GEN. RUDENKO: Very well; but you confirm the German text?
ROSENBERG: Yes.
GEN. RUDENKO: It means you were connected with counterespionage?
ROSENBERG: No, that is not correct. I only received Admiral Canaris and told him that, in his official capacity in which he had to function, he should not deal with political negotiations and plans, because I was now being given that task.
GEN. RUDENKO: You heard the admonition of the President of the Tribunal about answering briefly, and I beg you to do so.
ROSENBERG: I would answer more briefly if the questions were put to me factually.
GEN. RUDENKO: I will put to you several questions concerning the aims of the war against the Soviet Union. Do you admit that Nazi Germany, having prepared and pursued war against the Soviet Union, aimed at plundering the economic riches of the Soviet Union, the extermination of her people, the enslavement of the peoples of the Soviet Union, and the dismemberment of the Soviet Union? Answer briefly. Do you admit this, or not?
ROSENBERG: Five questions are being put to me again, and if...
GEN. RUDENKO: I ask you please answer briefly: Do you admit the aims of the aggression as I have put them to you? You will be able to give your explanation later.
THE PRESIDENT: You can answer that question “yes” or “no.”