UN General Assembly
1954

52. Mr. Vyshinsky said quite a lot about it in his speech. He reaffirmed the Soviet wish for coexistence. He rejected the idea that it was just tactics, or the desire for a breathing-space. I am afraid that many people, as has been shown by the course of this debate, still have grave anxiety upon the matter and do fear that the basic aim of the Soviet is still world revolution. One thing is clear: that we have as yet no proof that the aim is peace in the real sense of the word. There have been indications of a desire for lessening of tension. The Soviet co-operation at Geneva was an example of that. The tone at international discussions like those at Berlin and Geneva has improved. Some minor agreements have been possible. Courtesies have been extended. Travel restrictions have been modified.