The invasion by Iraq of a State Member of the United Nations was an outrage in itself, a breach of international law given greater horror by the pillage of Kuwait end the ruthless treatment of foreign hostages and Kuwaitis alike. But it would be worse still if Iraq's treatment of Kuwait became a pattern for international relations in the years ahead. It must not be so, and that is what is at stake in this series of discussions. It could be said that aggression, the obliteration of a small State, looting, and maltreatment of hostages is the oldest pattern in the world, but we must not let it return like a disease of which we thought we were slowly ridding ourselves. The Council has to apply firm and fitting treatment. The representative of Cuba in his statement before the vote looke% forwar% to the day when the Security Council would concentrate its efforts on the search for peace, for peaceful answers to the problems of the world. But I would say to the representative that that day is today. It is precisely by passing this resolution, by tightening sanctions an% making them more effective that we are working for the peaceful reversal of aggression and for a peaceful end to this crisis. There are many small countries with reason to fear the unfriendly attentions of a more powerful neighbour. There are many international frontiers whose existence is resented by one or other party. Given human nature, there might be, there are likely to be, from time to time, tyrants and %emagogues entrance% by the thought of appearing in front of the cameras to declare that this or that territory has been reunite% with the fatherland. If Sa%dam Hussein is allowe% to get away with the spoils of conquest, then other would-be aggressors will take heart, an% 
**Analysis**
The text is a speech addressing the United Nations Security Council, condemning Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and urging the Council to take action to reverse the aggression. The focus is on the political and diplomatic response to the crisis, rather than on specific economic, environmental, or social issues. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining international law and order, and preventing the spread of aggression.

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