As has been the case on eight occasions in this Hall since 1993，the United States is honoredtO be among the sponsors of today’s draft resolution proclaiming the Olympic Truce.entitled“Building a better and more peaceful world through sport and the Olympic ideal”.／／
But it is not so much that the Assembly proclaims the Truce as that its action today essentiallyvalidates the natural，truce-like atmosphere that prevails throughout the world communitywhenever countries meet on Olympic fields.In that sense，the Olympic Truce was revived not bythis Assembly in 1993；rather，it was revived upon the convening of the modern Olympic Gamesthemselves in 1896.As in ancient times，the Olympic Truce’s central purpose has been to enablethe safe passage and participation of all concerned with the Games.Indeed.it has contributed tothat end through the centuries during war and peace.／／
Historical interpretations differ slightly.Did the ancient games come before the Truce amongwarring States，or was the ancient Truce necessary for the passage and participation of those whowere otherwise enemies to meet at ancient Olympia？What is certain is that the Olympic Truce，attributed to the Oracle at Delphi，is at the pinnacle of the principles and purposes of Olympism.／／
Today’s draft resolution exhorts the world to overcome similar threats-geopolitical threats-and to similarly tame them so as to ignite humankind to pursue the goals and ideals of internationalunderstanding，security and prosperity，as envisioned in the United Nations Charter.／／
Today，Member States adopt the Olympic Truce at the United Nations.Next August，competitors will swear the at

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王燕，女，外交学院英语系副教授，外事办公室主任，全国翻译专业资格(水平)考试英语专家委员会委员，北京申办2008年奥运会第一主题陈述人。多年从事英语口译、英语政论、外交谈判等课程的教学与研究。曾获北京市优秀青年骨干教师奖；英语口译教学获北京市优秀教学成果一等奖；享受国务院颁发的政府特殊津贴。

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