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What does it mean?
The speaker reports personal completion of arrangements against specific targeted groups.
In plain terms
I personally took care of the plans against our targets.
What can you take from it?
Personal accountability for harmful orders signals active involvement.

Where it applies

  • historical records
  • accountability trials
  • investigations

Putting it to work

  • investigating orders
  • accountability studies
  • historical documentation

Questions to consider

  • What does personal accountability mean in history?
  • How do we judge orders versus actions?

Another view

This admission can confirm active participation in systemic harm.

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