English Translation

In the field of politics, 690 -4 asked him what was new in politics and what was to be done or done in the Czech Republic. In the course of the conversation, the student expressed the conviction that Germany would lose the war in the foreseeable future and that then an independent Czechoslovak republic would be rebuilt. He also stated that he was firmly convinced that Benesch would re-establish the government of 1938 and that he - Machnik - would again be appointed Minister of Defence within the framework of this government. He commented on Benesch with the following words: "I was a Member of Parliament and, as such, an opponent of the then Minister of Foreign Affairs Benesch. I became Minister and was treated as such Benesh, My relationship with him was perfectly fair at that time. Benesh became President and thus commander of the Czechoslovak army at the same time. I was subject to him and followed all orders. Today, when I see that Benesch is engaged in a great and difficult but successful struggle for the Czech people abroad, I must admire his fatherland love and his wealth. I take my hat out of Benesch and worship him." From the statements made by the accused, it turned out that he was willing to become politically active. 10,42 During several discussions with the director of the regional economic committee in Klattau, František Zvěřina, who in his office at the Ringplatz in Klattau at the time of his inconceivable discovery in 1942 and early 1943 The accused emphasized his attachment to Benesch with the words: "Despite the fact that we were political opponents at the time, I have to take my hat in front of him because of his work today." He expressed his admiration for the political activity unfolded by Benesch during the present war and, in conversation, considered the possibility of a return Benesh. He presented his thoughts to follow-- the--