UN General Assembly
1961

﻿ Before beginning my statement may I extend to Mr. Slim the congratulations of the New Zealand delegation on his election to the presidency of the Assembly. We are fully confident that under his guidance, characterized by wisdom, patience and impartiality, the sixteenth session of the General. Assembly will be greatly assisted in the completion of its manifold tasks in a manner which will redound to its credit and, we trust and pray, to the lasting benefit of the peoples of the world.