UN General Assembly
1962

13. The very large number of new countries that have achieved their independence since the end of the Second World War, and particularly during the past few years, is the clearest possible evidence of this trend. We should give credit where credit is due, and we should not refrain from expressing our gratification that for a long period of time considerable efforts towards the promotion of the welfare of dependent territories have been made by Member, States which have been in the position of administrators of these territories. 14. We hope and trust that the peoples aspiring; to independence will not be victims of haste and impatience, that they will steadily build up toward their cherished goal with confidence and courage, knowing that in their constructive endeavours they have friends to help and support them. This, as we see it in the light of experience, is the sounder and quicker way. We hope, at the same time, that all the other countries concerned will unsparingly extend their understanding and co-operation to hasten the day when these aspirations will be realized.