Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume E–14, Part 2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1973–1976

48. Editorial Note

Representatives to the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament (CCD), meeting in Geneva April 16–May 23, 1974, issued statements in response to the Indian nuclear test (see Document 47). On May 21, U.S. Representative to the CCD Joseph Martin read the following statement:

“I should like to make a very brief statement with regard to the nuclear test made last Saturday [May 18] by the Atomic Energy Commission of India, which has been mentioned by previous speakers, including the representative of India, Mr. Mishra.

“The United States has always been against nuclear proliferation. This position was adopted because of the adverse impact nuclear proliferation will have on world stability. This remains the position of the United States Government.” (Documents on Disarmament, 1974, page 152)