Liberia

Mr. Tubman A/34/PV.57 Sept. 21, 1979

This year I believe the debate on apartheid was begun not here in the Asse!TIbly but in South Africa itself, where a flamboyant Madison- Avenue-type campaign of cosmetic changes has been launched with the aim of soothing unsuspecting persons in South Africa and abroad into believing that a change of…

Mr. Tubman S/34/PV.1 Sept. 18, 1979

On behalfof the Mrican group ofStates, I wish to express the profound sense of loss and griefthat we feel at the untimely death ofone of the great leaders of our continent, Agostinho Neto, the President of the Republic of Angola. Our hearts go out to the bereaved family and we wish for them and for …

Mr. Dennis A/33/PV.13 Sept. 28, 1978

The delegation of Liberia extends its warmest congratulations to you, Sir, on your well-deserved election to the presidency of this thirty-third session of the General Assembly. We wish you well in the performance of your tedious responsibilities and pledge our unswerving co-operation and support. I…

Mr. Dennis A/32/PV.29 Oct. 11, 1977

Mr. President, on behalf of the Liberian delegation, I congratulate and salute you on your unanimous election to guide the work of the thirty-second session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. With your own admirable personal qualities and the pioneering and pivotal role your great countr…

Mr. Chesson S/31/PV.84 Nov. 30, 1976

Today, to the satisfaction of a11 peace.loving peoples around the world, the news shall go forth from tbis podium that once again in the history of this great Organization, founded 31 years ago, the shackles of colonialism and slavery of the peoples of Africa have been broken and destroyed; once aga…

Mr. Perry A/31/PV.77 Nov. 24, 1976

The Liberian delegation corn- mends the Committee on its report. Consequently, we have decided to vote in favour of the draft resolution. 63. The Liberian Government supports the Palestinians and their right to self-determination. We wish to make it abundantly clear, however, that we also fully sup…

Mrs. Brooks-Randolph A/31/PV.38 Nov. 12, 1975

The impor- tance of the question of the Comorian island of Mayotte cannot be overemphasized. The Liberian delegation regards this as being one of the last sequels of colonization by the French Government in the Indian Ocean-an area which the majority of mankind continues to declare should be accepte…

Mr. Barnes S/PV.971 Oct. 25, 1961

My delegation is pleased to reaffirm its support of the application of the Is- lamic Republic of Mauritania for admission to mem- bership in the United Nations. My delegation considers it a privilege to co-sponsor, with the delegation of France, draft resolution S/4967, which recommends that the Gen…

Mr. Barnes S/PV.964 July 28, 1961

In raising a point of order l should first wish to be permitted to express my deep appreciation and that of my Government to the Secretary-General for bis whole-hearted and prompt response to the invitation of the President of Tunis~a to visit that country. We believe that the invitation and the ac…

Mr. Barnes S/PV.959 July 6, 1961

The attention of the Government of Liberia has been drawn, by a painful interest, to the unfortunate development of events in the Near East, whereby a dispute has arisen between two Arab states, Kuwait and Iraq,. a dispute the circumstances of which, as expressed in the com- plaint [S/4844] of Kuwai…

Mr. Padmore S/PV.945 March 14, 1961

Mydelegation, repre- senting the African countries, has shown restraint as regards vituperation against Portugal. This is the highest Council in the world, where men are earnestly seeking peace. This delegation is greatly tempted to launch a counter-attack beyond the imagination of the representativ…

Mr. Padmore S/PV.944 March 10, 1961

l wish to speak only briefly, in exercise of my right of reply, because the Liberian delegation is itself surprised that the repre- sentative of Portugal pretends surprise at the fact that the Liberian delegation is bringing up a purelyAfrican question in this .Council. Who else seated in this Counc…

Mr. Padmore S/PV.942 Feb. 21, 1961

1 wish to thank the representatives of the United States and the Soviet Union for giving favourable consideration to my dele- gation' f: suggestion that the Security Council should visit the Congo. We seriously believe that such an 241. M. ZORINE (Union des Républiques socialistes soviétiques)[trad…

Mr. Padmore S/PV.942 Feb. 21, 1961

Again 1 choose to speak on behalf of the countries of Africa. 159. This situation reminds me of the old story about two women who claimed ownership of a child, and the matter became of such consequence that they decided to take it to a judge. The judge himself had great dif- ficulty in establishing…

Mr. Padmore S/PV.941 Feb. 20, 1961

My delegation is cOn- founded at the continuaI deterioration of the situation in the Congo. There have been proposals from every avenue of thought and every sphere of influence, yet the efforts of the United Nations remain challenged, not only by Member Governments ofthe United Nations but also by C…

Mr. Padmore S/PV.938 Feb. 17, 1961

The hopes ofthe majority of the nations and peoples of the world rest in the United Nations. This is so because of the fundamental principles of human dignity and self-determination. These hopes and aspirations are being shattered by repeated blows to the prestige of the United Nations. The African …

Mr. Padmore S/PV.927 Jan. 14, 1961

On behalf of my dele- gation we have been glad to note the general acceptance that Belgium has abused its power as an Administering Authorityof a United Nations Trust Territory. 54. The United States delegation has referred to the incident like a moaquito and an elephant. Both the elephant and the …