“I would like to point out the extraordinary amiability of the inspector and his carefulness in all remarks relating to the SS.” (NO-270, Pros. Ex. 110.)
To make sure that Himmler would under all circumstances be informed about Rascher’s conference with Medical Inspector Hippke, he continues:
“May I respectfully ask to inform, wherever that seems necessary to you, the Reich Leader SS of my report.” (NO-270, Pros. Ex. 110.)
The statement that Witness Dr. Punzengruber made about Rascher is very characteristic:
“His (Rascher’s) connections were so strong that practically every important superior trembled in fear of the intriguing Rascher, who consequently held a position of enormous power.” (Sievers 44, Sievers Ex. 45.)
Rascher’s servility toward Himmler is already revealed by the bombastic phrases with which he closes his letters to Himmler. To give a few examples only:
Letter dated 17 February 1943, from Rascher to Himmler: “With most obedient regards I remain in honest gratitude with Heil Hitler your very devoted S. Rascher.” (1616-PS, Pros. Ex. 105.)
Letter, dated 11 April 1943, from Rascher to Himmler: “With most obedient regards and Heil Hitler I remain always, devoted to you in gratitude, your S. Rascher.” (NO-240, Pros. Ex. 112.)
Letter, dated 10 September 1942, from Rascher to Himmler: “In grateful admiration with Heil Hitler your very devoted S. Rascher.” (NO-234, Pros. Ex. 83.)
The picture of Rascher is completed by the testimony that personally he went to the highest authorities only. (German Tr. p. 7966.)