UN General Assembly
1959

26. The work done by the United Nations in the economic, social and educational fields is worthy of all praise. In recognition of the excellent results achieved Cuba has this year considerably increased its contribution to the technical assistance activities and has also contributed to the World Refugee Year, although it considers that international philanthropy is insufficient to solve such an acute and tragic problem. 27. The new Cuba still has faith in the mission which the peoples have entrusted to the United Nations. This mission may be summed up in one word: peace. But peace to be deserved must be fought for, and it can be won only through an intense effort towards international understanding, co-operation and solidarity, based on respect for the dignity of the individual, on the right of the common man to the fruits of his labour and on the ascendancy of the spirit over technique. Bread with freedom, bread without terror is the strongest pillar of that solid and enduring peace which we all desire.