English Translation

3 - "because of its previously expressed ideal attitude". Therefore, it would not be right to say that this group had "never made a secret of its German friendliness" because, on the contrary, it had a very hostile attitude towards Germany in the times of the former Czechoslovak Republic. The intervention of the public bodies against the violence of the supporters of this group proved necessary because it is indefensible to leave unresponsible elements with a colorful past, which were taken in the course of illegal acts, unpunished. I ask you, Mr. Secretary of State, to take my sincere assurance again that I would always regard it as inadmissible and harmful to the Czech people if anyone - and whoever - should suffer in the least for the fact that he is striving to raise respect for the Germans and feelings of friendship for them. I note with satisfaction that especially in the ranks outside the "Vlajka" the number of serious and unselfish persons is growing, who in a dignified way maintain respect and friendship with the German people. I am by no means surprised, however, that the broad sections of the population are concerned with the