... It is but natural that small nations who must so vigilantly defend their independence,
should regard collective security as the cornerstone of their very existence. Their support
of that principle should be instant, unhesitating and absolute. No small state, no
democratic nation, no people imbuded with charity towards its fellow men, could do
otherwise.
Of all nations of the world, the name of Ethiopia has been most closely associated with that
principle. Our undaunted defence of collective security at the League of Nations, Our own
appeal to that august body, Our fierce and un-aided struggles throughout the darkest hours
preceding the last World War, the courage of our patriots, the unending sacrifices of Our
families, have given to Ethiopia an imperishable place in the history of that principle in
modern times....
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