UN General Assembly
1971

241. In view of these undeniable realities there was an awareness of collective needs which led to the creation of our Organization, open to all and within a spirit of justice. 242. There was discrimination, to be sure, against the conquered at that time. But with the passage of time the dark clouds which then existed have since disappeared. 243. There has emerged in our Organization the concept of universality; the right of participation in our Organization by all peoples attached to peace-a just peace-and not to war banned by law, has come to be recognized. Our Organization has a tremendous responsibility to ensure the smooth functioning of the international community at all times. That is why we have always questioned the admission of any Member or the rehabilitation of a Member when it has not met the essential requirements of membership of this Organization. That is the basic provision of Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Charter.