UN General Assembly
1952

49. I should now like to turn to another aspect of this Assembly's work. I hope that all here will take a constructive and practical view of what are called the colonial problems, on which there has been so much debate, The peoples of the Non-Self-Governing Territories need the help which the colonial Powers are able to give them, until they can stand on their own feet. Without that help, these peoples cannot possibly enjoy conditions of economic and social stability. The modern practice of colonial administration is designed to bring them this assistance, and to guide them towards self-government. It is a partnership between the weak and the strong. Disparate, warring tribes are welded into nations. Law is established and justice and respect for human rights, replacing the rule of the jungle and the despot.