UN General Assembly
1946

The right of veto must therefore be, if not amended, at least applied differently. This is a question to be decided by the large, medium and small States. I understand very well that the veto right was suggested by the three great Powers in compensation for the sacrifices they made for the common victory; but what I do not understand is the manner in which it has been abused; I do not understand this lavish use of a privilege which has been so criticized from this platform. In saying this, I am merely drawing conclusions from the speeches we have heard here. I hope, therefore, that, sooner or later, we shall be able to reach a better understanding on this exercise of the right of veto, which, we must confess, conflicts somewhat with our democratic conception of co-operation between large, medium and small States.