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Dr. Salim's remarks at the 27th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (1972)

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"Our Organization has given great hopes to billions of people, but at the same time we must recognize that as a result of the acts of omission and commission on the part of some of its Members...those hopes have at times transformed into frustrations. - Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, September 27, 1972

Dr. Salim addresses the United Nations General Assembly during the 27th Session where he highlights the struggles of developing nations, condemns Apartheid and imperialism, and emphasizes that lasting peace must be built on justice, dignity and the participation of all nations.

Courtesy of the United Nations Audiovisual Library United Nations General Assembly, 27th Session, 2043rd Plenary Meeting (27 September 1972), Statement by H.E. Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim (United Republic of Tanzania).