UN General Assembly
1967

153. No one who is not anxious to keep the world In a state of war fever, in which the machinery of destruction is perfected from day to day and from year to year, can question the need to come to an understanding without further delay on a complete and final prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons. The existence of immense stockpiles of such weapons, which are continuing to grow, and the incessant complications and military conflicts in various parts of the world, serve to emphasize the urgent need to complete this task. 154. Inspired by a desire to strengthen the feeling of security and confidence in the future, the USSR Government is submitting for consideration by the General Assembly at its twenty-second session the important and urgent item entitled "Conclusion of a convention on the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons". At the same time we are submitting the draft of such a convention [A/6834].