UN General Assembly
1962

121. Before concluding this statement, I would like to express a hope. Soon this Assembly will be called upon to designate a new Secretary-General. U Thant, who has taken on the most difficult interim appointment imaginable with independence, foresight, and courage, is in our opinion entirely worthy of being confirmed in his position. This very subtle Burmese jurist and philosopher has very often made the voice of reason and wisdom heard, and has been able to solve difficult questions with quiet efficiency. It is he who "least divides" the Powers represented here. Our delegation therefore wishes to pay solemn tribute to him and express its entire confidence in him.