I found this very interesting and scary at the same time. It seemed so easy for Hitler to bully his way into power, while everyone just wrung their hands not knowing what to do. People were afraid of over-reacting or hurting diplomatic relationships, etc. I found it difficult to be critical of Dodd, considering what he was up against, but at the same time I wonder how a more assertive individual with stronger political connections might have acted in the same situation.