text: the elimination of economic privileges. The Covenant did not reflect a human rights concept based on private propertyJ such a concept should not, therefore, be imposed on countries with different economic and social systems. The idea of a uniform application of the Covenants was therefore not only unrealistic but also inconsistent with the basic thrust of those instruments. In considering reports, therefore, the Committee must bear in mind that, under article 1 of the Covenant, it was for each people alone to determine its political, economic and social system and thereby the manner in which to guarantee the exercise of human rights. 13. The success of the work of the Human Rights Committee would depend to a great extent on whether it functioned as a body of experts in accordance with its legal basis, namely, the Covenant. Its influence and effectiveness would essentially depend on the extent to which it worked effectively with States parties. The German Democratic Republic , did not share the view sometimes expressed in the Third Committee that the Human Rights Committee was permitted to do anything that was not expressly forbidden to it under the CovenantJ nor did it believe that the Committee could make statements or interpretations which were binding on States. In drafti~ general comments, care should be taken to ensure that elements that had been carefully avoided in drawing up the provisions of the Covenant should not be read into the Covenant at a later date. The comments should be based on the experience gained in the discussion of reports. It was wrong to assume that States would agree to have the content of obligations undertaken by them subsequently extended, amended or interpreted by a committee of experts that had no specific power to do 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the interpretation and application of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, focusing on the role of the Human Rights Committee in reviewing state reports and providing guidance on the implementation of the Covenant. The text highlights the importance of respecting the sovereignty of states and the limitations of the Committee's powers. It seems that the text is more concerned with the legal and political aspects of human rights rather than specific areas like health, education, or employment.