UN General Assembly
1951

2. We find ourselves, at this session of the General Assembly, at a significant point in the history of the United Nations, It is the purpose of this Organization to build up a system of joint security which will discourage would-be aggressors, or, in the last resort, bring actual aggressors to heel. In the Charter, and in the Uniting for Peace resolution [377 (V)] adopted a year ago, we have provided the framework within which collective power can be brought to bear upon any aggressor, even if that aggressor should shelter under, or be sheltered by, the use of the veto in the Security Council. Mr. Truman, and elaborated yesterday by Mr. Acheson, for limiting and regulating all armaments. Here is a genuine attempt to bridge the wide political differences which, unreconciled, continue to produce the fear and the insecurity which in turn lead the nations to rearm. We fervently desire such a reconciliation, and believe that the unrivalled facilities of the United Nations for negotiation and for conciliation upon a basis of justice should be used freely to that end.