military superiority. In fact the entire history of the post-war arms race shows that the measures that have been and are being taken by the Soviet Union are a response and have always been designed to ensure its defensive capability in the face of external military threat. It is a striking fact that the start of this arms race was made exactly 40 years ago: it was in July, to be'precise on 16 July 1945» if my memory does not fail me, that the first atomic device was exploded at the Almagordo test site. It was exploded by the United States, not by the Soviet Union; and thus today we are able to observe the sadly noteworthy fortieth anniversary of the nuclear arms race begun, by the United States. In one of its statements the Soviet delegation will address in greater detail the matters raised in connection with today's statement by the distinguished representative of the United States. The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I thank the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for his statement and for the kind words addressed to the President. Does any other delegation wish to take the floor? I wish to inform the Conference that we have six speakers on the list for Thursday's plenary meeting. As you know, that afternoon there is also a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive Programme of Disarmament. We have also decided to hold an informal meeting of the Conference immediately after the plenary meeting on the question of the report by the Conference to the General Assembly at its forthieth session on the consideration of new measures in the field of disarmament to avoid an arms race on the sea-bed and the ocean floor and in the sub-soil thereof. CD/PV.J21 21 (The President )
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech discussing the history and current state of the arms race between the Soviet Union and the United States. It highlights the significance of the 40th anniversary of the nuclear arms race and mentions the need for disarmament. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a official statement or address.

**Category**
Military, International relations