UN General Assembly
1957

147. We are deeply concerned with the plight of the Palestine refugees, and we appeal to all concerned to renew and increase their efforts towards a fair and speedy solution. We must find ways and means of solving this problem which, for nearly ten years, has been one of the main obstacles on the road to progress and peace in the Middle East, 148. In another part of the world, near to us, we face a political problem unsolved so far: the continued partition of Germany, against the wishes of the German people and, indeed, against the interest of the world. No efforts should be spared to remedy this abnormal and potentially dangerous situation. 149. In spite of the awesome aspect of some of the dangers that menace our present-day international life, my delegation sees no reason for defeatism. With sincerity and conviction it will continue to share in the tasks which our Organization is trying to master under the indispensable guidance of the Almighty.