Arthur Seyss-Inquart Quotes

Arthur Seyss-Inquart was an Austrian Nazi politician who served as Chancellor of Austria for two days – from 11 to 13 March 1938 – before the Anschluss annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, signing the constitutional law as acting head of state upon the resignation of President Wilhelm Miklas.

During World War II, he served in the General Government of Poland and as Reichskommissar of the Netherlands. At the Nuremberg trials, he was found guilty of crimes against humanity, sentenced to death, and executed.

✵ 22. July 1892 – 16. October 1946
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Famous Arthur Seyss-Inquart Quotes

“The Fuehrer declared that the Jews have played their final act in Europe, and therefore they have played their final act.”

Speech in Amsterdam, March 12, 1941. Quoted in "The Scourge of the Swastika: A Short History of Nazi War Crimes" - Page 248 - World War, 1939-1945 - 1954

“Bedell Smith: Well, in any case, you are going to be shot.
Seyss-Inquart: That leaves me cold.
Bedell Smith: It will.”

During surrender negotiations in Achterveld. Quoted in "United States Amy in World War II: Civil affairs: soldiers become governors" - Page 831 - by Harry L. Coles and Albert K. Weinberg

“Death by hanging…well, in view of the whole situation, I never expected anything different. It's all right.”

To G.M. Gilbert, about receiving the death sentence. Quoted in "Nuremberg Diary" by G. M. Gilbert - History - 1995

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