"There is no independence of law against National Socialism. Say to yourselves at every decision which you make: "How would the Führer decide in my place?" In every decision ask yourselves: "Is this decision compatible with the National Socialist conscience of the German people?" Then you will have a firm iron foundation which, allied with the unity of the National Socialist People's State and with your recognition of the eternal nature of the will of Adolf Hitler, will endow your own sphere of decision with the authority of the Third Reich, and this for all time."

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Source: The Nuremberg Interviews by Leon Goldensohn, Robert Gellately, (p. 71), 2004.

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Hans Frank

Politician, Lawyer

Hans Frank was a prominent political figure known for his role in governance during a critical historical period, particularly in relation to legal authority.

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