This is what you might call a "vapid generalization" or "feel good" kind of announcement. But there are times when it shows singularly bad judgment to make such an announcement. Especially now, in the midst of so many unresolved UN scandals: oil for food, pederasty, child sex slavery, support for homosexuality, support for abortion, forced condom distribution, turning a blind eye to slavery and prison camps, anti-semitism, and a membership dominated by tin-horn dictators and embezzlers.
The very least he could have said is that the UN was founded with high ideals but and that he wishes they would make some effort to live up to those ideals.
Or else maybe he could have simply said, "Well, folks, this is UN Day. Just thought I'd let you know."
OR...he could have said...well folks this is UN day, let's pull out of this POS commie "world body".