UN General Assembly
1954

4. Nevertheless, in the midst of these problems a ray of hope has appeared in the unanimous agreement to study the proposal of the President of the United States of America relating to the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. This beginning of an acceptance by the Soviet Union may open a practical and sure way to future negotiations on the problem of the use of atomic energy in war. This hope was strengthened by the speech made by the Soviet Union representative on 30 September in this hall [484th meeting]. Let us hope that when in due course his proposals are put into clear and concrete form they will constitute an unequivocal step towards an understanding with the Western Powers on a problem whose solution is a matter of concern to us all.