include such a requirement. The best solution might be to ask Mr. Joinet to read out his motion slowly so that it could be interpreted and taken down by members. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.l8 page 10 70. Mr. ALFONSO MARTINEZ, speaking on a point of order, said that the problem had begun with the suspension of rule 59 of the rules of procedure. It had then been extended with the suspension of rule 60 on explanations of vote. It was inadmissible that the the process should be allowed to spread further. In no way did rule 78 suspend rule 52, according to which any proposal should be submitted in writing and discussed no earlier than 24 hours after copies had been circulated to all members. He was not asking for the 24-hour requirement to be observed, but it seemed irrational to extend further the practical effects of the suspension requested by Mr. Joinet, and he needed a Spanish version of the latter's proposal. 71. Mrs. WARZAZI, speaking on a point of order, said that she could not see what problem Mr. Alfonso Martinez was having with rule 60. If the Sub-Commission wished to suspend rule 59 because it wanted a ballot to be secret so that nobody would know how each member had voted, why was there any need for explanations of vote? 72. Mr. YIMER·said that he understood Mr. Joinet's reasons for wishing to resort once again to rule 78 in order to suspend the operation of rule 59. He himself did not really mind whether the Sub-Commission voted by secret ballot or in public, although he favoured the latter. However, he did not believe that rule 78 was intended for the purposes to which by Mr. Joinet wished to put it. It was intended for use in exceptional circumstances where the Sub-Commission could not take action because of a procedural obstacle, not for 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a transcript of a meeting or discussion within an international organization, likely the United Nations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the topic of discussion revolves around procedural rules and voting methods. The speakers seem to be representatives or members of the organization, and their concerns are related to the efficiency and transparency of the decision-making process.

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