UN General Assembly
1975

5. While on this subject, I must mention our dismay at the irrelevant obstacles that are being placed in the way of the admission of some new Members. We had thought that the United Nations had left such unworthy activities in the past. However, as this matter is still under discussion, I shall say no more at this stage. 6. As we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the United Nations, it is unavoidable that we should look back and take stock of the achievements and failures of the Organization. We are certain that, when the balance-sheet is drawn up on the achievements and failures, the result will unmistakably be that the Organization has been a success. Failures here and there, yes, disappointments, yes; but, on the whole, the Organization has grown from strength to strength and has accomplished a great many of the tasks for which it was established, and the outlook for the future gives us great confidence and holds great promise.