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15.
of colonialism has, of course, shrunk as the number of members
of this Assembly has increased. The United States has always given
vigorous support to movements for national independence, beginning
with our own. We have warmly welcomed the
ex-colonial nations
which have taken their place on the world's stage. What is left of
the old colonial problem today is small in comparison to what has
been resolved; but it is no less grievous for those seeking to govern
themselves and still denied the right of national self-determination
It is the view of the United States that the movement for self-
determination is in the grain of history; and it is our purpose to see
this movement through to victorious conclusion. It is also our profound
hope that this movement, as it makes its way, will strengthen and
not disrupt the institutions of the international community. I am told
that less than 8000 lives have been lost in the process which, in the
last
years, has won independence for 26 African states (chk).
This is a proud record and significant evidence of the political
maturity of the African national leadership. I trust that nothing will
happen to mar this record in the future or to weaken the international
instrumentalities which have helped make it possible or to violate
the integrity of our Charter. The new countries have a particular
stake in the United Nations -- and therefore, I would suppose,
a
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