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While still in the process of gaining power, one should not start the
struggle against the opponent. Only when one knows that one has reached the
pinnacle of power, that there is no further possible upward development, should
one strike. In Prussia, we must still gain another 10 seats, and in the Reich
proper, another 33. That is not impossible if we exert all our strength. Then,
only, begins the second action against communism.
Now we stand before
the last election. Regardless of the outcome, there will be no retreat
[Rueckfall], even if the coming election does not bring about a decision. One
way or another, if the election does not decide, the decision simply will have
to be brought about by other means. I have recommended that the people once
more be given the chance to decide their fate by themselves. This determination
is a strong asset for whatever might possibly happen later. Does the election
bring no result, well, Germany will not go to ruin. Today, as never before,
everyone is under the obligation to pledge himself to success. The necessity to
make sacrifices has never been greater than now. For the economy I have but one
wish — that its progress towards a calm future run parallel with the inner
reconstruction. The question of restoration of the Wehrmacht will not be
decided at Geneva, but in Germany, when we have gained internal strength
through internal peace. There will, however, be no internal peace until Marxism
is eliminated [erledigt]. Here lies the decision which we must face, hard as
the struggle might be. I stake my life in the struggle day after day, as do all
those who joined me in this struggle. There are only two possibilities, either
to crowd back the opponent on constitutional grounds, and for this purpose once
more this election, or a struggle will be conducted with other weapons, which
may demand greater sacrifices. I would like to see them avoided. I hope the
German people thus recognize the greatness of the hour. It shall decide over
the next 10 or probably 100 years. It will become a turning point in German
history, to which I pledge myself with glowing energy.
GOERING
— He also counted on it that with political pacification, domestic economy
would also quiet down. No experiments would be made. However, to attain the
goal, all forces would have to be mustered on 5 March. Above all it is
important to penetrate those circles that are still imbued with Marxism and
dream on, wasting their time in futile aggravation and bitterness. most of the
internal political obstacles have been removed, after unity with the other
groups of similar ideology was achieved under one plan. This present unity
should be strengthened. No matter how the election comes out, the distribution
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