(Testimony of Jack L. Ruby)
Mr. Herndon.
The question will be then, as Mr. Specter put it, "Is everything you told the Warren Commission the entire truth?"
Mr. Ruby.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Herndon.
Any questions, Mr. Ruby?
Mr. Ruby.
No.
Mr. Herndon.
Fine; I will proceed.
(Reporter's note: 7:15 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon.
For the record, this will be series No. 7.
Mr. Specter.
Mr. Alexander and Mr. Tonahill have now left the room.
Mr. Ruby.
I wonder why Mr. Tonahill is here. He's not my attorney. Clayton, is Joe Tonahill representing me?
Mr. Fowler.
Well Jack, in some capacity, I think he is still involved.
Mr. Ruby.
Well--yes and no.
Mr. Fowler.
But please don't worry about it at this time. He is here.
Mr. Herndon.
Mr. Ruby, do you mind if I tighten the rubber tube on your chest just a slight bit more?
Mr. Ruby.
Make it as tight as you want it. I want to get it right.
Mr. Herndon.
No; I don't want to make it too tight, I want to make it comfortable.
Mr. Ruby.
Are you coming to work tomorrow? I don't know where you'll find me. How about you, chief?
Mr. Holman.
Yes.
Mr. Herndon.
All right, now just breathe naturally and sit up a little bit straighter. That's good. That's fine, Mr. Ruby. (Reporter's note: 7:15 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon.
Just relax. [At this point Mr. Herndon snapped his fingers twice.]
I will tell you once again when the test will begin. Answer the questions truthfully "Yes" or "No." Try to sit perfectly relaxed and try not to move. Look straight ahead, if you will, Mr. Ruby.
Did you just have a gas pain or something trouble you?
Mr. Ruby.
No; nothing.
Mr. Herndon.
All right, relax. We will now begin.
(Reporter's note: 7:18 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon.
"Do you intend to answer these questions truthfully?"
Mr. Ruby.
"Yes; I do."
Mr. Herndon.
Just answer the questions "Yes" or "No," please.
Mr. Ruby.
OK.
Mr. Herndon.
"Did you go to the Dallas police station at any time on Friday, November 22, 1963, before you went to the synagogue?"
Mr. Ruby.
"No."
Mr. Herndon.
"Do you attend the synagogue regularly?"
Mr. Ruby.
How can I answer that one?
Mr. Herndon.
Just relax. "Did you go to the synagogue that Friday night?"
Mr. Ruby.
"Yes".
Mr. Herndon.
"Do you pray?"
Mr. Ruby.
"Yes".
Mr. Herndon.
"Did you see Oswald in the Dallas jail on Friday night?"
Mr. Ruby.
"Yes".
Mr. Herndon.
"Were you at one time employed by a union?"
Mr. Ruby.
"Yes".
Mr. Herndon.
"Did you have a gun with you when you went to the Friday midnight press conference at the jail?"
Mr. Ruby.
"No".
Mr. Herndon.
"Is everything you told the Warren Commission the entire truth?"
Mr. Ruby.
"Yes".
Mr. Herndon.
That series is over. Just sit still for a moment, Mr. Ruby, and I will release the pressure on your arm, and you may now move.
(Reporter's note: 7:21 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon.
At the beginning of that series, Mr. Ruby, you displayed a
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