UN General Assembly
1962

36. Although the non-nuclear Powers are represented at the Geneva talks, we realize full well that the outcome of these efforts depends upon the agreement of the major Powers. This is a case where all of us — big and small — can speak the same language, for we are all in the same boat. 37. In the meantime, and because of the imminent peril to the health and security of the human race, can we but appeal for an immediate discontinuance of nuclear tests? There are enough bombs already to blow us all to bits and pieces, so what overriding purpose can further testing serve? 38. One of the proud achievements of the United Nations has been the impetus which it has given to, and the sustained determination with which it has helped, the emancipation of peoples from colonialism and their emergence into full-fledged freedom and dignified nationhood.