320/9–3050: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin)
Gadel 18. Dept has considered Delga 46 and Delga 47.1 With respect to para 1(a), feels that the resolution adopted by the GA should contain the phrase “because of lack of unanimity of the permanent [Page 359] members.” Accordingly, we believe it unwise that Delegation should for tactical reasons bargain with something we ourselves think ought to be in the draft. Furthermore concept Dept desires has appeared in Secy’s GA speech and in drafts which was the basis of preliminary consultations with other representatives.
Dept notes the elimination of reference to convocation of Special GA session upon request of majority members. Dept considers important the inclusion of such reference in draft either in form which appears in Delga 33,2 or by reference to Article 20 of Charter. Important not to give appearance of limiting this function to seven members of SC. Retention of reference to unanimity requirement would minimize possibility of irresponsible action by majority.