UN General Assembly
1966

23. We cannot forget that there are nations such as Germany, which, for reasons I prefer not to analyse here, remain divided. The Greek Government sincerely and fervently hopes that these nations will be reunited as soon as possible, by peaceful and democratic means, in application of the sacred and inalienable principle of self-determination. The reunification of these nations would not only be a positive contribution to international peace and to the wellbeing of the peoples who bear the unfortunate consequences of division; it would also eliminate hotbeds of conflict that might easily lead to war. History has taught us that the division of States is itself a cause of war. 24. The Organization's failure to solve our political problems is closely linked to its inability to devise and put into operation machinery that would enable it effectively to fulfil its responsibility as guardian of international peace and security. Twenty-one years after its establishment, the United Nations seems to have only temporary, sometimes completely improvised, palliatives at its disposal with which to counter the direct threats to peace.