UN General Assembly
1965

75. I sincerely hope that under the wise guidance of the President — who most regrettably is not with us today, because of an unfortunate accident from the effects of which I earnestly hope he will soon recover — we shall be able to go much farther in our difficult task of achieving our objectives. In this connexion I wish to join with all the others who have spoken before me in whole-heartedly congratulating Mr. Fanfani on his election to the Presidency of the General Assembly. It is a well-deserved honour for a statesman of his standing, who has served his country well for so long, and whose contribution as well in the field of international co-operation and understanding has been very significant. 76. I would also wish to join others in expressing deep appreciation to my dear friend and colleague, Alex Quaison-Saokey, who, with such exemplary ability and such a sense of statesmanship, presided over the nineteenth session of the General Assembly under circumstances most difficult and complex.