UN General Assembly
1964

49. Mr. President, I must begin by associating my delegation with the congratulations which other distinguished speakers have extended to you on your unanimous election to the presidency of the nineteenth session of the General Assembly. The honour of your election is one in which all African States will share and take pride. Yet the primary honour must go to your country avid to yourself, for this is a happy choice which is based upon your reputation for wisdom, good judgement and diplomatic skill. 50. Equally, I would wish my delegation to be associated with those other delegations which have expressed their appreciation for the work of your predecessor, Mr. Carlos Sosa Rodriguez of Venezuela, a man who has left upon the traditions of this high office his own stamp of dedicated and impartial service to the cause of the United Nations.