incident in China. It was used to divide and swallow up sovereign States, contrary to in tecna tional law. The world community did not react. The result was qlabal conflagration. We believe the international community has learned this lesson well. We here will not and cannot let this happen again. We have finally learned the grim lesson of the 1930s which was euccinctly articulated by a Soviet Foceiqn Minister of that era, Maxim Li tvinov. He said, “Peace is indivisible”. We agree. My C2Nernment is heartened by the response from the world wmmunity to cesolution 661 (1990) and we ace confident that the procedures to implement it are well under way by the Member States and in the United Nations. Resolutions 660 (1990) and 661 (1990) ehould be used not only to contain this oancerous ae t of aggression but also bo require Iraq to withdraw its Cocce5 immediately, unconditionally and totally. The Council also aqain today calls Ear the restoration of the leqitimate authority, sovereignty and territorial inteqrity of Kuwait. JW/4 s/RI. 2934 9-10 (Mr. Pickering, United States) By this resoluticn the international community again reaffirms that this crisis is not a regional matter alone , that it threatens us all and that we have learned the lessons of history. We cannot allow sovereign States Members of the United Nations to be swallowed up. The United States sLmds ready to return to the Council as circumstances warrant to seek further Council action to implement resolution 660 ( 1990) . We are qratified that the Council continues to work expeditiously and effectively in its efforts to deal with this crisis. JsM/Pt: S/PV. 2934 11 Mr. BLANC (France) (interpretation from French): My statement will be very brief because the situation ia, unfortuna telv , quite clear. On 2 August Iraq 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech related to an international crisis, specifically the situation in Kuwait and Iraq. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with references to international law, resolutions, and the actions of the United Nations. The text also mentions the importance of maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, which suggests that the topic is related to international relations and diplomacy rather than a specific economic, social, or cultural issue.

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