UN General Assembly
1961

33. It is our constant endeavour to strengthen the United Nations, as the main instrument for peace in today's world. We shall, therefore strongly oppose any proposal likely to reduce the effectiveness or power of action or, in particular, to break up the unity of the Secretariat. 34. Brazil has remained steadfastly faithful to the American community throughout its evolution. 35. Independence and democracy were achieved by our countries at different times and in varying degrees. These basic prizes, however, do not represent the close of our development. They are the instruments for further achievements—above all, economic progress and social justice. Brazil, without claiming any special position of prominence or desiring the creation of blocs- does not forget the community of ethnic and cultural origin which links it to the other Latin American countries, and it will always be at their side in the struggle for the advancement of their peoples.