"On January 13, 1933, I entered the Wilhelmstrasse filled with the deepest anxiety for the future of my people. Six years later I am able to speak to the first Reichstag of Greater Germany. Truly, we, probably more than any other generation, are able to measure the pious meaning of the expression change through the will of God." These six years have been sufficient to fulfill the dreams of centuries.
"In January, 1938, I took the final decision to obtain in one way or another the right of self-determination for 6500000 Germans in Austria."
The German leader recalled in this connection his conversations with Dr.
Kurt von Schuschnigg, former Chancellor of Austria, at Berchtesgaden and his speech before the Reichstag on February 20 in which he announced Dr. von Schuschnigg's decision to commit a "flagrant breach" of a loyal understanding achieved at Berchtesgaden.
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