UN General Assembly
1952

98, A realistic solution of both the economic and political issues facing this Assembly requires a rebirth of the spirit of enlightened realism which attended the birth of this Organization. The immediate welfare and ultimate survival of our peoples, whose confidence is wavering but whose hope is still firm, demand the revival of this enlightened realisms Time itself challenges the Members of this Assembly to observe the principles of the Charter faithfully, to view each issue brought to their attention on its merits strictly in relation to the Charter, to show as fervent devotion to its observance nearer home as they show concern for its violation at a distance, to endeavor to remove the impediments to self-determination and the enjoyment of basic human rights with conviction and without evasion, to rearm for a war against poverty, starvation and disease instead of for a military war against each other — to do these things not only with words and speeches but with deeds and actions. For the measure of the desire for peace is not what one says about it, but what one does to attain it.