Many people ask questions about the United Nations system. which. of course. is a part of our effort to establish a peaceful world. and both political parties have supported the United Nations. It does not solve all of our problems. but it is the best international organization we have. and it has made substantial contributions. I think it is rather revealing to note that the total cost of the United Nations. including the U. N. itself and specialized agencies. the International Refugee Organization. the U. N. Emergency Force. and voluntary programs. have cost the world. from 1946 through 1957. $2.187.000.000.