UN General Assembly
1952

100. As an example of a somewhat academic question, I would draw the Assembly’s attention to the item entitled “Methods which might be used to maintain and strengthen international peace and security in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter” [item 18]. I wonder whether a rather abstract discussion of this item could be of substantial assistance to us in the solution of certain practical and urgent problems. We must not lose ourselves in endless academic or ideological discussions. Nor must we lose ourselves --as was well said by the Mexican representative in His opening speech [376 meeting] — in the maze of procedure and commissions. Finally, the United Nations must not give the impression that it is seeking to evade its heavy responsibilities.