Sir, at our first formal meeting in April, let me extend my
delegation’s welcome and support as you assume the responsibilities of the Council presidency. We should also like to express our deep appreciation and admiration to Ambassador Mérimée for his excellent stewardship of the Council during th…
On behalf of my Government and the people of the United States, I am delighted to welcome you, Chairman Shevardnadze, to New York and to the United Nations. Although this is your first visit as the leader of independent Georgia, you are no stranger to this body or to the world stage.
The name of Ed…
On behalf of my Government and the people of the United States, I should like to thank the Assembly and Ambassador Marker for the kind words of sympathy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Los Angeles. I should also like to express our deep gratitude for the thoughtful expressions of s…
The United States Government welcomed the adoption of resolution 47/62 on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council,
As with all institutions, the United Nations must be capable of evolving to respond to fundamental changes in the world aroun…
On behalf of the United States, my delegation wishes to express its strong support for the draft resolution on the annual report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for 1992. In carrying out its dual responsibility of promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and guarding against it…
Uncleared land-mines are a major source of human tragedy as well as of regional instability. The United States Government estimates that there are more than 85 million uncleared land-mines scattered in 62 countries throughout the world. The number is growing each day. Approximately 150 people - most…
The United States is pleased to have this opportunity to express again its gratitude to the Secretary-General for his
While many important themes are addressed, we will limit our comments to a few practical issues of particular importance and consequence: peace-related activities, the matter of int…