UN General Assembly
1954

153. The facts convincingly refute the assertion made by Mr. Dulles in his statement to the plenary meeting of the General Assembly, that the ruling circles of the United States are vitally interested in peace, the prohibition of atomic and hydrogen weapons and the observance of the United Nations Charter. By repeated use of the word “peace”, Mr. Dulles tried to throw dust into the eyes of ordinary people and convince them that the rulers of the United States detest war and are concerned only to ensure the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Mr. Dulles declared that the United States proposals proclaimed on 8 December 1953 [470th meeting] could help to dispel “the darkest cloud that hangs over mankind.”