UN General Assembly
1959

20. I should like to express the hope that the United Nations will find the strength to rid itself of the sediments of the "cold war" and to become a truly universal organ of international co-operation working effectively for the cause of peace throughout the world. 21. It may be asked, however, whether the abolition of the "cold war", the strengthening of peace and the peaceful coexistence of States, supremely noble and attractive goals though they may be, are attainable, realistic aims. Can relations between States be placed on a new basis already now, under present conditions? 22. From this rostrum I state most categorically that the Soviet Government considers the achievement of these aims not only urgent, but also quite realistic. The Soviet Union is convinced that the necessary conditions now exist for a radical improvement in international relations, and for the total abolition of the "cold war" in the interests of all mankind. 23. Let us consider, if only briefly, the most important events of the past few months as they affect the problem of reducing international tension.