LAMMERS: It was signed first by Keitel because it dealt with the occupied regions in the East.
COL. POKROVSKY: In other words, Keitel was responsible for all legislation in occupied territories; is that so? Do you hear my question? Was the Defendant Keitel responsible for all legal measures in occupied territories? Do you hear my question?
LAMMERS: The signature does not involve any responsibility...
COL. POKROVSKY: Then why his signature and what was the purpose of his signature? Just for decorative purposes?
LAMMERS: Since he was interested or concerned in the matter, he attested that, along with us, but to speak of responsibility...
COL. POKROVSKY: You should know better than anybody else. All the same it is not quite clear why there was any necessity to have his signatures on the document; and his signature is right above yours. What does it deal with?
LAMMERS: It was probably assumed that this decree would affect Wehrmacht interests. Field Marshal Keitel must know better than I do why he signed it at that time.
COL. POKROVSKY: You read this document yourself, and you could see very well for yourself that the Armed Forces are not affected by it.
I have two more questions for you. You testified today that Seyss-Inquart received SS rank and uniform but he did not have the rights of a commander of the SS. Is that correct?
LAMMERS: Yes, that is correct.