UN General Assembly
1968

1. We all take pleasure in paying tribute to the new President of the Assembly and to the outgoing President. My country is privileged to know well and to think very high!y of both these statesmen, one of whom today succeeds the other in one of the highest posts attainable for the successful guidance of world affairs. 2. Consequently, Mr. President, the good wishes that we address to you are accompanied by a fervent belief. You represent a nation like our own, destined by its size, history and geography to moderate its ambitions so as to devote its best efforts to its progress, to support of the principles of the Charter, and to the rule of justice in international life. We know that those ideals guide you in carrying out the all-important office you have assumed.