UN General Assembly
1951

90. The Chilean people and its Government wish to make an earnest appeal for agreement and an honourable settlement of the differences which have arisen and which threaten to destroy us. We bear no responsibility for the origins of the present international crisis, and yet, in spite of that, we should find ourselves the victims in any outbreak of violence, just as would other nations which are as little responsible as we are. 91. For that reason, and because we understand that confused reasoning or pride can vitiate any peaceful solution, we advocate a strengthening of the system of collective security; however, at the same time, we urge that such an effort should not entail the sacrifice of the living conditions which have engendered the democratic ideal in all free men. 92. The steadily growing faith in this democratic ideal will help to strengthen the international Organization, and this ever-growing solidarity will be the soundest guarantee of stable peace and of confidence in a better future for mankind.