UN General Assembly
1961

6. Consequently, as Members of the United Nations, we must take such attitudes and pursue such actions as will pull Eastern and Western statesmen off the limb on which they seem to be frequently finding themselves. For should a conflict of arms occur, no one will succeed in localizing it. We shall all be victims of any folly which, because of national prestige or othor factors, may lead to war. It is, therefore, in our best interests to ensure that means, either within or without the United Nations, are available to the principal Powers to foster negotiations on all matters. We would also like to remind the big Powers of their obligations to settle disputes by peaceful means, so that international peace, security and justice are not endangered. Meanwhile, they should refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, no matter how small.