UN General Assembly
1962

64. I am sure, we shall soon have the great pleasure of welcoming the Republic of Algeria as well. We are extremely happy to see that the tragic events, the bloodshed and the ensuing human suffering which prevailed in Algeria over long years have come to an end by a settlement which not only does justice to the legitimate aspirations and fundamental rights of the valiant people of Algeria, but is also in conformity with the liberal traditions of France, of which this great country has given so many examples in its glorious history. I should like to pay tribute to the French and Algerian leaders who, by their statesmanship and wisdom, have brought about this happy solution. In this connexion, I should like to specially mention the prominent efforts of the Head of the State of France, General de Gaulle, which were decisive in the achievement of this solution.