UN General Assembly
1971

4. May I also take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation to our eminent Secretary-General for the altruism which he has demonstrated for the past 10 years in the service of mankind? The most objective and tireless efforts which he has unceasingly made during this long period a period which has been fraught with enormous difficulties for the realization of the ideals of our Organization-are deserving of our highest esteem. We deeply regret his decision not to prolong his term of office beyond this year, and we hope that this decision is not his final word in the matter.