UN General Assembly
1964

36. My delegation is thus doing its duty in setting forth its ideas, its points of view, its proposals and its hopes regarding some of the major problems facing the world today, particularly those that are closely linked with my country's policies or life or which are of such vital importance that they affect all mankind. It is not a sign of indifference if I do not refer to the other items that will be dealt with at this session, or which are of concern to many friendly countries. Not being able to do so, however, I wish it to be placed on record that Guatemala is firmly planted among the free and democratic countries and follows a clear-cut and definite policy of absolute respect for international commitments. We are sympathetic to the countries which seek to free themselves from the yoke of colonialism, firm in our determination to fight for international peace and security, faithful to the principles of the United Nations Charter, champions of the right of weak countries to a better fate, and hopeful that universal justice and harmony will triumph.