UN General Assembly
1962

177. Ghana is of the view that the Acting Secretary- General, U Thant, has shown great qualities of leadership in carrying out his functions and deserves the full support of all of us in the years that lie ahead. 178. There must be a quick resolution to the question of the proper representation of China in the United Nations: we believe that the People's Republic of China, with its vast human, economic and scientific and technological resources, can make an effective contribution to the work of this Organization. Sentiment, vehemence, and irrelevant oratory must no longer be allowed to obscure the issues. The character and composition of the Government of the People's Republic has nothing to do with the issue involved; it is in effective authority over China and is in a position to employ its resources and direct its people in fulfilment of the obligations laid down in the United Nations Charter. It is therefore entitled to be represented in this Organization, just like any other Member State, unless and until it is expelled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter.