“Q: ‘Do you say that from the time that the Four Year Plan came in in September 1936, you were ready to rid yourself of your economic duty?’
“A: ‘No. At that time I thought that I might maintain my position even against Göring.’
“Q: ‘Yes, in what sense?’
“A: ‘That he would not interfere with affairs which I had to manage in my ministry.’
“Q: ‘As a matter of fact, his appointment was not met with favor by you?’