tiom Tlreaty, constitute &ciking evidence of ,their qualifications for admission to the United Nations. Let me add, as the representative of a European country, what pleasure the filling of this European gap in our Organization gives my Government. But perhaps the last word should rest with the mil- lions of Europeans who, one day, may be able to aecribse to a pmcess of ‘genuine de’tente, of which sour action .today is a hopeful ,symboI, #not only tieedom from crisis and war but also :an age of co;operation, confidence Nmd prospenity, to the benefie not only of Europe but b dl Memb’ers of the United Nations. 40. Mr. SCHAUFECE (United Stat,es of America): My delegation wishes $0 associate i&elf with ‘the statte men& made this morning by the Permanent Representa- tives of France and the United Kingdom. We too are pleased that tie Fedora1 Republic of Germany and .the German Demolcratic Republic have lsubmitted applica- .tions for membership in the United Nations. My Gov- ernment will continue to support (those applications. 41. The United Safes views (the spirit of codoperation displayed by the consensus in the Security Cou,nd today as a h&her indicat,ion that patience and good will can help dleveIop tiew rdatioastips in areas long characterized by frictions. Thee new relationships can serve not only the cause of peace but also #the day-to- day well-being of millions of people. This has a positive ilmpalot on the Unibed Nations, the two German Stantes, and the cause of &ternationaI peace. 42. The United States has sought {to bring about iunprovements in international relations through careful negotiations to replace hostility wilth multual under- standing. Today’s action by the Security Counci.1 is evi#denc.e that we all m mak!ing significant progress towards accomplishi,ng these goals. Obviously this is not .and (cannot be the work of one countiy or one 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a European country, discussing the admission of two German states to the United Nations. The speech focuses on the positive implications of this development, including the potential for peace, cooperation, and a reduction in tensions. There is no mention of specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues.

**Category**
International relations, Politics