regime is made up mainly of European settlers and their descendants; in each case, the regime has virtually an identi- cal list of enemies and friends; in each case, the regime enjoys the support of the same very powerful patrons, in each case, the regime is the regional policeman for a distant imperialist Power; in each case, the regime pays lip-service to a political solution but simultaneously undertakes terror- ist military action to sabotage those efforts. 137. Whether now or in the near future or in some dis- tant future, the situation will and must change. Article 35 of the Charter states that any Member of the United Nations may bring any dispute, or any situation of the nature referred to in Article 34, to the attention of the 12 Security Council or of the General Assembly. Article 34 states: “The Security Council may investigate any dispute, or any situation which might lead to international fric- tion or give rise to a dispute, in order to determine whether the continuance of the dispute or situation is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security.” 138. I beg the Council’s pardon for reading out the Char- ter, but obviously the racist Pretoria regime and its repre- sentatives seem not to have read it. On the basis of the statement made a few days ago by the representative of the racist Pretoria regime and the ridiculous document circu- lated by him, it seems that they are unaware that what the Council is charged with are issues affecting international peace and security and not domestic and national issues, which neither concern nor affect. nor involve anyone out- side the borders of Angola. What is under discussion is the question of South African aggression against Angola and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political speech or statement, addressing international relations, conflict, and security issues. It seems to be discussing the situation in Angola and the involvement of the South African regime, with a focus on the violation of international law and the need for the United Nations to intervene.

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