I understand. You can not tell me what is in the file.

I understand. You can not tell me what is in the file.

But could you perhaps give me an estimate of what our dear Ms. Altmann would think of the reform?

I have the impression that you deliver a lot to Ms. Altmann, or am I mistaken?

You are not mistaken. I think very highly of Ms. Altmann!

If she were allowed to do as she wanted, this ministry would be quite different.

I see, very good. So I understand you correctly, Mr. Rückert:

If you were allowed to do as you wished and could, then you would also rather not work on this reform?

Mr. Schwarz, I am in the service of the Greatest Union and the Great Leader.

My personal opinion is irrelevant here.

I abide by the rules of this House to the letter.

When Mr. Huberts says that an important reform must be implemented, I implement it to the best of my ability.

Thank you very much, Mr. Rückert. I think I have understood you.

This would be true even if I thought the reform I was supposed to be working on was dangerous and wrong.

I implement them just like any other. Because it is my duty.

I meant my question more in terms of content. What reform are you working on?

There's nothing you can do about it. The rules are the rules.

Not a tidy man.

Mr. Rückert, I...

And finally, here on the desk is a highly classified file. According to paragraph 2, subsection 2, item 3, you would not even be allowed in the…

And finally, here on the desk is a highly classified file. According to paragraph 2, subsection 2, item 3, you would not even be allowed in the same room as this paper because you do not have the appropriate security clearance.

Paragraph five regarding politely knocking and waiting at the door until you are asked to enter.

Mr. Schwarz, I have to ask you very nicely.

The reform is classified information for someone with your security level, Mr. Schwarz.

Uh, what do you have to ask this time?

He's got everything upside down!

Can you read?

You're not trying to fool me into thinking this vest is appropriate, are you?

Of course I can read, Mr. Rückert.

I'm redoing paragraph formatting, since no one but me seems to be able to implement sensible paragraph structuring with a typewriter.

Then why are you breaking all the rules of the house for entering a colleague's office?

Ah, Mr. Huberts. I reprimanded him the other day for sorting files incorrectly.

I am? I'm sorry. Which one?

Oh, what are you doing exactly?

Stephen Huberts sent me.

Oh, Ms. Altmann? Yes, why didn't you say so?

Paragraph 7 regarding appropriate attire required for public spaces in the Department.

I, uh, oh. I'm working on a reform.

Uh, in any case, she wanted me to ask what you're working on.

Maybe... just close the file?

We are not on the playground here! There, a little chaos is calculated and permitted.

Ms. Altmann usually knows how to keep things in order.

...

You are absolutely right, Mr. Rückert. I just have one quick question.

But I guess good staff is so hard to come by these days.

Lotte Altmann sent me.

Mr. Schwarz, don't come to me with proposals to bend the applicable regulations. Otherwise I will have to report you.

Stephen Huberts sends me through all the departments.

Lotte Altmann sends me through all the departments.