UN General Assembly
1963

6. It therefore seems to me symbolic to be speaking today when the presidency is occupied by a Venezuelan; for as I speak he not only understands my words, since we share the same language, but he also appreciates the full significance of these words with which I am attempting to bring into relief the firm ties of solidarity which unite the Hispanic community of nations to which he and I belong, and which he himself described in unforgettable words in this very forum on 6 December 1960 [883rd meeting].