We shall continue to support the heroic efforts of the United Nations to restore peace and order--efforts which are now endangered by mounting tensions, unsolved problems, and decreasing support from many member states.
Kennedy pledges support for United Nations peace efforts amidst growing tensions in his State of the Union address.
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