UN General Assembly
1968

97. I have heard the arguments on both sides. I note, as everyone can note, that terrorist activities and reprisals are escalating and arms supplies are being expanded. To impede the conciliation effort which must be made would be fraught with heavy consequences for whichever of the States involved was responsible. For one of the interested great Powers to refuse to take its part in the necessary international safeguards would be equally serious. France, need I repeat, has already stated that it is ready to assume its commitment in a system of guarantees based on a general agreement designed to apply just international law in this part of the world, where it is so much needed.