UN General Assembly
1966

124. The conclusion of a treaty to prevent the direct or indirect proliferation of nuclear weapons is of vital importance for safeguarding peace and the future of humanity. Such a treaty would be the first step towards limiting the nuclear weapons race. In accordance with resolution 2028 (XX), this treaty should be void of any loop-holes which might permit the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, the policy adopted by the United States on this problem has not so far made it possible for such an agreement to be signed. The United States draft treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons does not absolutely forbid nuclear Powers giving such weapons to non-nuclear States, such as the Federal Republic of Germany. For that reason we do not think the United States draft can serve as a basis for the preparation of a treaty on non-proliferation.