78. 1 speak, of course, from very special knowledge. I want to assure all who have paid Mrs. Kirkpatrick those compliments that they are absolutely right. 79. The United States enjoys exceptionally close ties with both Argentina and the United Kingdom. We place a very high value on those ties of friendship and affirmation of the principles which animate the United Nations. We therefore whole-heartedly sub- scribe to the statement that you, Mr, President, have just read out. We particularly stress its principal part -its call on the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom to exercise the utmost restraint at this time and, in particular, to refrain from the use or threat of force in the region and to continue the search for a diplomatic solution. 80. The United States will lend whatever support it can in that search. and we are hopeful that the SOILI- tion of peace and reason will be found. 81. The PRESIDENT: The representative of the United Kingdom wishes to speak in exercise of his right of reply. I call on him. 82. Sir Anthony PARSONS (United Kingdom): First. I should like to reiterate what I said in my state- ment. namely that it is the fervent wish of my Covern- ment to use diplomatic channels to solve outstanding issues and to avert a crisis. 83. My Government welcomes the statement just made by you. Mr, President. and I can assure YOU tht we bill be guided by its terms. We will exercise the utmost restraint: we will. in particular. refrain from the WJ or threat of force in the region: and we will con- tinue the search for a diplomatic solution. x4. We are not aggressors. as my Argentine col- Hague has again and again suggested we are. What possible or conceivable reason could we have for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech regarding a conflict or crisis between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and emphasizes the importance of diplomatic solutions, restraint, and peaceful negotiations. The mention of the United Nations and the principles it represents suggests that the statement may be related to international relations and conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations