"We must have the possibility and the courage to discuss this and to carry out complete disarmament," he said.
In short, general and complete disarmament must no longer be a slogan, used to resist the first steps.
This has to be done together with a framework on complete nuclear disarmament.
The Assembly also adopted the 13-part Resolution 45/58 on general and complete disarmament.
But the administration has said nothing that suggests it would accept less than complete Iraqi disarmament confirmed by American boots on the ground.
That earlier declaration is seen by today's more conservative Western leaders as utopian in its support for "general and complete disarmament."
The book called for complete disarmament and the use of world judicial tribunals to solve international disputes.
The resolution invited all its affiliate members to bring pressure on their labor movements to achieve complete disarmament.
Everyone promised to try to win 'general and complete disarmament'.
The first step people should take is complete nuclear disarmament.