text: llllltt?~id ilSSiSt~~ICX Of the racist regimes of South Africa and hrtlgd, htl Smith has proved to be not only reckless but surely to bc leading the country to a blood bath. Because of his blind obstinacy in refusing to acknowledge the African dcmatld for peaceful constitutional settlement, and by the application OF ~IOIT discriminatory laws and mass rcprcs- sions, 1~1 Smith has forced the Zimbabwe liberation movement tc) meet force with force. importance. It is a matter of life and death for our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe, and in southern Africa generally. I would appreciate an opportunity to exchange views oa these two draft resolutions with my colleagues in the Council behind closed doors, because we would like to make our feelings on them quite clear. I think a veto can bc avoided. These two draft resolutions contain matters of vital principle, matters on which this Council has pro. nounced itself, and we see no room for unnecessary differences over them. We would appreciate an opportunity to consult further with our colleagues before they arc put 50. The Crovcrnment of the United Kingdom, as adminis- tering Power, is duty bound to interfere by all means available to it-and it has them if it wishes to use them-to set the country on the path of majority rule before any further deterioration takes place in the situation, a situation which has already rcnched a very dangerous stage. to the vote. 6.5. The PRESIDENT: The representative of Kenya has suggested that WC should suspend the meeting briefly to permit consultations. If I hear no objection. I shall take it that the Council agrees to that course. 60. The Security Council, facing this situation created by the alliance of the rebel r6girne of Ian Smith, the racist rCgime uf South Africa and the colonial domination of 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic speech discussing a political crisis in Zimbabwe, specifically the conflict between the government of Ian Smith and the liberation movement. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a official statement made by a representative of a government or international organization. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. However, it does touch on the themes of human rights, freedom, and the use of force, which are often associated with international relations and diplomacy.