English Translation

10a) Administration in his area and expressed his special respect for the Minister's visit. He also emphasized the willingness shown not only to help the mayor but also to the Czech population towards the evacuated. In a special report to the East Headquarters, he (the head of the district) praised the helpfulness of the Czech people. Despite Bienert's unimpressed speech, the speech was applauded. A number of mayors expressed that they had not understood anything and that even if his words were heard, no one could blame him, because it would be a difficult time and nothing could be said about confidence. Two parish leaders said, "Why did we go here at all, not a word we understood and wasted useless time." Others again mentioned, "This was just like a funeral" Shortly before dinner at the Hotel "Sonne" in Budweis, in which about 2o people participated, Bienert said to Dr. Chlud: "Thank you, Mr. Chief Government Council, for what you said. This is what I heard for the first time from a high German official, so it is a satis-caction and also a support for my further work." The conversation with the food, although 5 % Czechs were present, was only conducted in German due to the seating arrangement. After the meal, Bienert Budweis left and went to Strakonitz. Ahob 4-Obersturmbannführer 00772