UN General Assembly
1961

59. I therefore propose, on the basis of this plan, that disarmament negotiations resume promptly, and continue without interruption until an entire programme for general and complete disarmament not only has been agreed* upon but has been actually achieved. 60. The logical place to begin is already assuring the end of nuclear tests of all kinds, in every environment, under workable controls. The United States and the United Kingdom have proposed such a treaty that is both reasonable and effective and ready for signature. We are still prepared to sign that treaty today. 61. We also proposed a mutual ban on atmospheric t^. ting, without inspection or controls, in order to (I le the human race from the poison of radio-active rail-out. We regret that that offer has not been accepted. 62. For fifteen years we have sought to make the atom an instrument of peaceful growth rather than of war. But for fifteen years our concessions have been matched by obstruction, our patience by intransigence, and the pleas of mankind for peace have met with disregard.