UN General Assembly
1967

33. First among these is the continued tragic conflict in Viet-Nam. For the entire community of nations, the search for peace in Viet-Nam remains a matter of the first priority, for peace in Viet-Nam must be and should he our major concern. Indeed, pursuant to its Charter, the United Nations has the most explicit right and duty to concern itself with this question, as it does with any breach of or threat to the peace anywhere in the world. 34. Holding this conviction as we do, my Government continues to seek the active participation of the United Nations in the quest for peace in Viet-Nam. Every Member and every organ of the United Nations, this Assembly included, shares the Charter obligation of lending its weight and influence to help resolve disputes and conflicts between nations by peaceful means. Today, despite past disappointments, I reiterate our appeal to all Members of the United Nations, individually and collectively, to accept that obligation — to use their influence to help bring the Viet-Nam conflict to an end by peaceful means.