UN General Assembly
1967

63. Mr. President, the world Assembly of nations is gathered again for the twenty-second time to debate the various international issues at hand and to work out solutions to the problems confronting us. The problems on our slate for this regular session are no less in number and seriousness than in the past, though the emphasis may differ in degree according to the circumstances. With this taken into account, the one elected to preside over this important gathering receives tacit recognition from all of us and from the countries we represent. May I, on behalf of my delegation, extend our congratulations lo you, Mr. President, for having been elected to the Presidency of the General Assembly at its twenty-second session, and express our confidence that with your wisdom, perseverance, and forbearance you will be able to conduct the deliberations in our present proceedings to a happy and smooth conclusion.