English Translation

Copy. Appendix 1D9 Speech by the Chairman of the Government Dr. Krejci on 15 March 1942. Czech citizens! The time in which we live and the events that are taking place in front of our eyes are of unique importance to the whole world. It is not just the fate of this or that state, but the destiny of the whole civilized world. In this great and historically serious time falls the third anniversary of March 15. It is that day which, according to its importance and importance, is one of the very first in the history of our people. On the third anniversary of the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, we find ourselves in a situation that does not allow us to make many words, but commands the actions. The motto is: working, working with all forces in the common commitment of all the peoples of Europe. This motto was fully understood by the vast majority of our people. Common sense has triumphed, and the disappearance of the minority of unlearnables can easily be passed on to the agenda. March 15 gives us all the opportunity to briefly recapitulate the far-reaching events of the last few years, from which some will obtain the confirmation that they have gone the right way. However, the others will understand and acknowledge, since it is already truly high time for conversion. In 1918 the Czecho-Slovak state was founded as a result of the international post-relationships of that time. However, our people did not consider themselves at that time, since the existence of the state must not be directed against the interests of its great neighbour, Germany. When the rise of the German people began with the National Socialist Revolution,