THE PRESIDENT: He can give evidence about his character, but he can’t give evidence about his motives.
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: Then I shall question him on his character, Your Honor.
Witness, can you tell me whether Admiral Dönitz ever expressed selfish motives to you in connection with any other orders he gave or any of his actions?
THE PRESIDENT: Dr. Kranzbühler, that is the same thing, the same question again, really.
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: I beg your pardon, Mr. President. I meant it to be a different question.
THE PRESIDENT: Nobody is charging him with being egotistical or anything of that sort. He is charged with the various crimes that are charged against him in the Indictment.
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: Then I shall ask a direct question based on the Prosecution’s opinion.
The Prosecution judged Admiral Dönitz to be cynical and opportunistic. Does that agree with your own judgment?
GODT: No.
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: How would you judge him?