The dissolution of the trade unions was in the air then.

Only Communists and Social Democrats who acted against the state were incarcerated. Most of the Communists and Social Democrats I had known became Nazis later. Only those who were doing anything against the state were thrown in concentration camps.

I had repeatedly made written requests to the Fuehrer that I might be allowed to join the Wehrmacht as an ordinary soldier. He refused to give me this permission.

I had to examine myself very thoroughly to find the right path personally.

I attended the elementary school at Schweinfurt and the secondary school.

My connection with the Reich Ministers was of a purely official nature and was very infrequent.

As regards personal relationships I cannot say that I had any particularly personal intercourse with anyone.