English Translation

139 - 5 - as it would not have been necessary in itself to cope with the tasks that exist there. What was necessary, however, was not carried out, solely because I was deprived of the influence in the Protectorate, both legally and objectively, necessary for the implementation of all measures. 2) The promise given to me by the Lord Reich Protector in the autumn of 1940 to create the possibility for the implementation of the necessary measures in the field of intelligence in the interests of Reich security was not kept. The late SS-Obergruppenführer Heydrich then recognized the correctness of my warnings when he took office in Prague and agreed with me to ensure that the measures which had been missed until then were taken. Having fallen victim to a crime whose implementation would not have been possible if the security measures I have planned for years could have been taken, the implementation of the agreement with Obergruppenführer Heydrich is now suddenly again rejected. In addition, attempts are being made to render meaning and purpose of the leadership decree of 16.3.1939 obsolete in the field of intelligence. In addition to all the other consequences, this type of procedure has led your services to the fact that a division head of my ministry, with his staff, who is responsible for war activities, sat idlely in Prague for not less than three months and waited every day for the agreed and promised admission to his area of responsibility. In view of this fact, I am no longer in a position to assume any responsibility for any consequences which may arise from the failure to comply with the directive in the Protectorate. I must reject any responsibility to do so as long as I am not granted the rights granted to me under the Führer's decree of 16.3.1939. Mr. President Dipl.-Ing-Flanze as well as his shared employees, I have withdrawn. I reserve the right to: