Erhard Milch: Yes.
Presiding Judge Toms: For more than 30 days you have had in your possession a copy of this indictment translated into the German language?
Erhard Milch: Yes.
Presiding Judge Toms: You have also had the benefit of Dr. Bergold’s counsel for at least 30 days?
Erhard Milch: Yes.
Presiding Judge Toms: Now then to this indictment how do you plead, guilty or not guilty?
Erhard Milch: Not guilty.
Presiding Judge Toms: The Secretary General will enter upon the records of the Court the defendant’s plea of not guilty. You may be seated.
The Tribunal has set Thursday, the second day of January 1947 for the commencement of the trial of this action. Will the United States be ready on that date?
Mr. Denney: The Government will be ready at that time, your Honor.