UN General Assembly
1984

136. While making its own constructive contributions, the Soviet Union reacts favourably to proposals made by other countries. We support the idea of establishing nuclear free zones and zones of peace in various parts of the globe. We have responded positively to the recent initiative by Argentina, Greece, India, Mexico, Sweden and the United Republic of Tanzania, contained in their Joint Declaration, which urged all nuclear Powers to stop the build-up of nuclear weapons and begin to reduce their stockpiles. 137. The proposals that we have made constitute an impressive list of initiatives aimed at easing international tensions and developing peaceful cooperation among States. 138. Yet no matter what proposals or arguments we advance, our counterparts say "no"—they are not acceptable.