UN General Assembly
1972

58. I should like nothing more than to dwell at length on the fascinating subject of the economic and social development taking place in our overseas provinces,, but time presses and I must end. 59. In order to justify the support of violence and terrorism in our African territories it is alleged that Portugal refuses to enter into a dialog and that it practices repression in its overseas Territories. 60. Our defense activities will cease the moment aggression from abroad ceases. Not long ago the Portuguese Government made a solemn appeal, followed by broad and concrete measures of clemency, to all Portuguese Africans who had allowed themselves to be enticed by subversive movements to return to peaceful life and 1.0 collaborate in the progress and the development of their Territories.