UN General Assembly
1985

In this context, special responsibilities are borne by the great Powers. The fact that they are great Powers has enabled them to acquire an abundant measure of power and influence. It is the duty of those States to find common ground for fair and just international co-operation and to safeguard the interests of small States and-respect their independence. We call upon the great Powers, and particularly the permanent members of the Security Council, to live up to the serious responsibilities that they bear.