datory sanctions under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. 109. The PRESIDENT: There are no further speakers, and I shall now speak in my capacity as representative of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in exercise of the right of reply. 10 110. Once again 1 have listened to a litany of one-sided and mendacious accusations against my country describ- ing it as supplying “aid and comfort” to the Republic of South Africa and even of supplying arms to that country. I would remind the Council and the invited speakers that the United States placed an embargo on the sales of arms to the Republic of South Africa many years before the United Nations did. This is a well-known fact clearly ignored by a number of the speakers here today. 111. I was frankly astonished to hear the representative of Viet Nam express his horror over aggression against neighbouring States. He is particularly qualified to speak on this matter. His country has many thousands of troops in a neighbouring country supporting a puppet regime, and, as he does this, he is receiving “aid and comfort” from the member of the Council. 112. People are not fleeing from my country; they are clamouring to get into this nest of imperialism, and that speaks for itself. 113. I shall now resume my function as PRESIDENT of the Council. II4 It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution submitted by Burkina Faso, Egypt, India, Madagascar, Peru and Trini- dad and Tobago [S/1753& Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. 115. As the representative of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, I request that a separate vote be taken on operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech delivered by the representative of the United States of America during a United Nations Security Council meeting. The speech focuses on the country's actions and policies, particularly in relation to South Africa and Vietnam, and seems to be defending the country's stance on these issues. The speech does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather is focused on international relations and politics.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief