UN General Assembly
1967

17. Our crime is the crime of fidelity to the spirit and the letter of the United Nations Charter. 18. I now come to the most tragic issue - one which casts shame on the whole of the civilized world: the American aggression in Viet-Nam or, more precisely, the deliberate destruction of an Asian country and people by a Power which dares to wave the banner of civilization and freedom. 19. We have heard the representative of the United States at this rostrum trying to justify the crimes committed by his country. He has convinced no one, not even those who have given him their support. I would not insult him by suggesting that he himself can have a clear conscience when he vindicates the cruel war his country is waging against the people of Viet-Nam.