Paula Hitler speaks out in Defence of her Brother

The following is a statement made by Paula Hitler in 1957, repeating her conviction expressed 12 years earlier following the death of her beloved brother. In it she addresses a new generation of German politicians and critics of the Führer, as she compares his greatness with their contemptible insignificance and unworthiness.

Gentlemen! Remember this: Your names will long be forgotten even before your bodies have rotted away in the Earth. But the name Adolf Hitler will still be a light in the darkness. You cannot murder him by drowning his memory in your vomit-buckets, and you cannot strangle him with your filthy, ink-stained fingers. His name exists forever in hundreds of thousands of souls. You are entirely too insignificant to even touch him.

He loved Germany; he lived for Germany. When he fought for honor and respect, he fought for German honor, for respect for Germany; and when there was nothing left, he gave his life for Germany.

What have you given thus far? Which one of you would give his life for Germany? The only things you care about are riches, power and never-ending luxurious living. When you think of Germany, you think of indulging your senses without responsibility, without cares.

Trust me on this: The Führer's utter selflessness in word and deed alone guarantees his immortality. The fact that the bitter fight for Germany's greatness was not crowned with success like, for example, Cromwell's in Britain, has a lot to do with the mentality of the people involved. On the one hand, the Englishman¹s character is essentially unfair, ruled by jealousy, self-importance and a lack of consideration. But he never forgets that he is an Englishman, loyal to his people and to his crown. On the other hand, the German, with his need for recognition, is never first and foremost a German.

Therefore it doesn't matter to you, you insignificant creatures, if you destroy the entire nation. The only thought that guides you will always be: Me first__ Me second__ Me third. In your worthlessness you will never think of the welfare of the nation. And with such a pitiful philosophy you wish to prevent the immortality of a giant?

What I wrote down immediately after the war has proven to be correct. That my convictions are true is evident, even as late as 1957.

/Signed/

PAULA HITLER

Berchtesgaden, 1st May 1957