UN General Assembly
1971

84. Like all nations, not least the small ones, the people of Iceland have from the beginning placed high hopes and expectations in the United Nations. It has to be admitted that our expectations have not altogether been realized. My delegation therefore looks favorably on various suggestions put forward for organizational improvements in the work of the United Nations, aiming at increased authority and executive power. 85. Since the adoption of the Charter of t .e United Nations over a quarter of a century ago, the world has undergone some fundamental changes and important experience has been gained in the application of the Charter in promoting international peace and security. We should draw on this experience in an attempt to make our Organization more effective in meeting its responsibilities. In this re-evaluation of our purposes it may be necessary to amend the Charter, just as individual States find it necessary from time to time to change constitutions and laws in conformity with changed requirements.