246. Editorial Note
The Credentials Committee of the U.N. General Assembly met twice on November 10, when it considered the representation in the United Nations of the Republic of the Congo. Following extensive discussion, the Committee adopted a U.S. proposal to recommend that the General Assembly accept the credentials of representatives whom Congo President Kasavubu had named in a November 8 letter to [Page 443] General Assembly President Boland. The proposal was adopted by a vote of 6 in favor and 1 against. Morocco and the United Arab Republic did not participate in the vote. For a report on these proceedings, see U.N. doc. A/4578. For text of Kasavubu’s letter, see U.N. doc. A/CR/L.3/REV.1.
The next day, Secretary Herter sent the following message to Ambassador Wadsworth in New York: “Please convey to Barco my warmest congratulations for his superb handling of a very ticklish situation in the Credentials Committee yesterday.” (Telegram 896 to USUN, November 11; Department of State, Central Files, 304.11/11–1160)