UN General Assembly
1982

or the resolution of disputes by discussion can at times be slow; yet this in itself should in no way frustrate the process. The results of quiet, painstaking diplomacy, even if the disputes are ultimately resolved through the process of arbitration, have always so far been more beneficial than the results of war. I spoke at length at the 23rd meeting of the twelfth special session on disarmament, and I do not propose to add anything further to what I said then except to welcome the start of discussions between the super-Powers on nuclear disarmament in the hope that it will be treated in as serious and urgent a manner as the gravity of the situation warrants. However, I would like to read out one portion of that statement: "Given the suspicion and distrust that exist between countries, it can be appreciated that there are tremendous obstacles to be overcome in bringing about real and lasting disarmament. "Countries that have been suspicious of each other for years, and still are, will not suddenly believe