DAHLERUS: To redeem Europe from the perpetually recurring fear of German aggression . . .
THE PRESIDENT: Was this letter ever shown to Von Ribbentrop?
DAHLERUS: No.
THE PRESIDENT: The Tribunal has already ruled that it will not have the letter read.
DR. HORN: You had then on 26 September 1939 a discussion with Hitler. Is it correct that Hitler told you at that time he could not negotiate with England concerning Poland because the major part of Poland was occupied by Russia, and Russia, to his knowledge, would certainly not give it up?
DAHLERUS: He declared that he was not prepared to discuss the question of Poland, and added afterwards that, apart from his decision, he did not think Russia was prepared to discuss the territory occupied by Russia.
DR. HORN: Were you politically independent at the time you were conducting your negotiation?
DAHLERUS: Absolutely.
DR. HORN: Thank you, I have no further questions.
DR. LATERNSER: I have only one question for the witness: [Turning to the witness.] Witness, did high military leaders at any time participate actively in the numerous negotiations which you had with German authorities at that time?