irllplerntrlt sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. 26. I have already stressed the necessity of a more effective implementation of the sanctions. My delegation therefore regrets the absence of censure in the Committee’s report against Mcmbcr States that violate these sanctions. WC arc convinced that a corresponding degree of censure against such violations would cffcctuate a more rigid inlplcmcntatiwn of the sanctions as defined in the related Security Council resolutions. 4 27. As I stated earlier, my delegation does not intend to tax the patience of this Council by commenting indi. vidually on the numerous recommendations and proposals. The Committee’s report is clear and self-explanatory. The proposals, though not fully meeting the wishes of my delegation, could be considered a step in the right direction, As such, they should not be considered as being conclusive, but rather as a step leading towards a more stringent and effective implementation of the sanctions in order to achieve the ultimate purpose of the United Nations with regard to Southern Rhodesia: namely, the elimination of the illegal minority regime of Ian Smith. 28. It is with these considerations in mind that my delegation commends the Committee’s report for unani- mous approval by the Council. 29. Mr. SCALI (United States of America): The second special report of the sanctions Committee gives me my first opportunity to speak to an issue to which the United States delegation attaches great importance. 30. At the outset I wish to reaffirm my Government’s full support for majority rule in Southern Rhodesia and the sooner the better. This is the objective fixed by this Council and is the reason that it voted for sanctions in the first place. 31. That objective ,has not yet been achieved. At the same time, there is no doubt that sanctions have inflicted 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation of economic sanctions against Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) by the United Nations Security Council. The speakers are discussing the effectiveness of the sanctions and the need for stricter implementation to achieve the goal of eliminating the illegal minority regime of Ian Smith. The topic is likely related to international relations, politics, and diplomacy, which are not among the categories listed.

**Category**
International trade