Dr. Nansen (Norway) – Mr. President and Gentlemen, I think the Assembly expects me to say a few words on the Report which has been so ably presented by the Chairman of the Sub-Committee, M. Motta. This Report deals with the Resolution which I ventured to lay before this Assembly in the very early stages of its deliberation and I take this opportunity of expressing to M. Motta and his colleagues my sincerest and deepest gratitude of the sympathetic attitude they have taken. I know that M. Motta has done everything that he could to help the work we have so much at heart. But at the same time I cannot conceal and I shall make no attempt to conceal – from the Assembly my disappointment at the result of this Report. Frankly, I regret the attitude which has now been taken. [...]
Preamble Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, [...]