"it was a serious political error to approve, and sometimes even take part, in raids on bank buildings, post offices, etc. by expropriation squads. these funds flowed into the hands of the then leaders of the kapd, thus fulfilling a political purpose by financing the printing of newspapers and leaflets. only a small part was used over the years to help comrades who were living illegally in various parts of germany. unfortunately, the proletarian relief organization rote hilfe deutschland (red aid germany) did not exist at that time."<