U.S.A.: SECRETARY OF STATE WILLIAM ROGERS APPEALS TO O.A.S. TO MAKE DIPLOMATIC KIDNAPPING AN INTERNATIONAL CRIME

Record ID: 1081299

  • Title: U.S.A.: SECRETARY OF STATE WILLIAM ROGERS APPEALS TO O.A.S. TO MAKE DIPLOMATIC KIDNAPPING AN INTERNATIONAL CRIME
  • Date: 27th June 1970
  • Summary: 1. GV Meeting of the O.A.S. 0.05 2. CU Secretary of State Rogers speaking 1.42 TRANSCRIPT: SEQ. 2: ROGERS: We live in an era of increasing violence as the mode of dissent, None of our countries is immune from it. In dealing with the problem we must be most careful to distinguish between criminal acts of terrorism and legitimate expressions of discontent. Bearing this in mind, I hope this Assembly can deal effectively with terrorism and kidnapping, especially in their international aspects. We support the proposal to brand them as common crimes and to treat them accordingly, both domestically and internationally. I hope the Assembly will address itself particularly to terrorism directed against representatives of foreign states. Such acts clearly and distinctively violate the principles governing the conduct of relations between states. We would suggest that the Assembly initiate steps to prepare a new international agreement defining these acts as international crimes and establishing appropriate measure to deal with them. Terrorism and Kidnapping on this continent affects states from other areas as well. As we all know too well, these crimes have already involved representatives of friendly nations outside the hemisphere. The inspiration for armed struggle and violence in our hemisphere also does not stem solely from forces within our country. Therefore I think it would be appropriate to appeal to all facets of world opinion and use their influence to help bring an end to such acts. Initials LN/MB/OS Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
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