"I think there is a case for strong action and intervention when there is criminality and when the leaders are corrupt or behaving in a criminal fashion."

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The mission of the Gestapo expanded steadily as from 1933 onward, "political criminality" was given a much broader definition than ever before and more forms of dissent and criticism were gradually criminalized. The result was that more "laws" or law-like measures were put on the books than ever.

— Sheila Fitzpatrick