UN General Assembly
1995

action with great regret since France has always been a constructive partner in our relationship with the developed world. It is simply incomprehensible to us that this great nation of culture, science and fine arts could visit this abomination upon us in the Pacific region. We protested 4 to the French authorities, but the first tests went ahead anyway. Although the International Court of Justice declined to hear the case, the decision was entirely based on technicalities. France should not think that this is a victory for it, as many of the judges pointed out that there was a strong moral and legal background for halting the tests. I strongly disagree with the claim made by the French Foreign Minister here a few weeks ago — that the tests were environmentally safe. Look at the situation I have just described in the Marshall Islands. We have also received documentation from a number of eminent scientists which would, at the very least, warrant exercising caution. Furthermore, France is a State party to the Noumea