"I've got more faith in Hitler than in anyone else. He's the only one who's kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people. "

Elie felt his people had been betrayed by God, that he hadn't answered their call and protected them. Thus, Hitler was seen as a man of his word. He promised death to the Jews and made good on his promise. Elie believed that God hadn't kept his promise to his chosen people.