UN General Assembly
1966

40. In reality, we find that progress on these critical Issues depends on the attitudes of the major Powers. Their professions and sometimes even their votes within the United Nations do not necessarily reflect their conduct and policies outside the walls of this building. The situation is both tragic and paradoxical. The major Powers were the principal architects of this unique Organization and accepted special responsibilities for maintaining world peace and security. Yet, the great unresolved problems of our time, which cast such heavy shadows over all countries, have their basic cause in the rivalries of these Powers, 41. It is to them that I wish to direct my appeal the name of humanity. Let us hope that they will rededicate themselves to the tasks entrusted to them and by their actions will create a favourable climate for international understanding and co-operation.