Mr. Hosty.

else that, "We knew Lee Harvey Oswald was capable of assassinating the President of the United States, we didn't dream he would do it."
I also want to state at this time that I made no statement to Lieutenant Revill or to any other individual at any time that I or anyone else in the FBI knew that Lee Harvey Oswald was capable of assassinating the President of the United States or possessed any potential for violence.
Prior to the assassination of the President of the United States, I had no information indicating violence on the part of Lee Harvey Oswald. I wish the record to so read.

Mr. Stern.

The newspaper story also mentioned another officer of the Dallas police force, V. J. "Jackie" Brian.

Mr. Hosty.

I know him as Jackie Brian.

Mr. Stern.

Do you know this officer?

Mr. Hosty.

I know him to see him. I don't know him too well.

Mr. Stern.

Do you recall whether or not he was present when you had your conversation with Lieutenant Revill?

Mr. Hosty.

I don't recall him being present. I was addressing my remarks to Lieutenant Revill.

Mr. Stern.

Have you heard that there was a rumor to the effect of this story at any time before this newspaper article appeared?

Mr. Hosty.

About 2 weeks prior I heard a rumor, but I didn't know exactly what the story was all about. I did hear a rumor.

Mr. Stern.

What was the tone and tenor of the rumor?

Mr. Hosty.

That I had made some statement concerning Oswald's assassinating the President. I wasn't clear. I was never given the exact wording. It involved my conversation with Lieutenant Revill.

Mr. Stern.

Have you talked to Lieutenant Revill since this news story appeared?

Mr. Hosty.

No, sir; not since the news story appeared.

Mr. Stern.

To Chief Curry?

Mr. Hosty.

No, sir.

Mr. Stern.

To any supervising official of the Dallas police force?

Mr. Hosty.

No, sir.

Mr. Stern.

To any newspaper reporter for any Dallas newspaper or otherwise?

Mr. Hosty.

They had contacted me for comment, and I have had no comment other than the first person who called me, I denied the story. Since then I have had no comment on instructions from headquarters.

Mr. Stern.

Have you reviewed your affidavit in preparation for your testimony here today?

Mr. Hosty.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Stern.

Is there anything you would like to add to it other than what you have already said?

Mr. Hosty.

No, sir. I think it speaks for itself.

Mr. Stern.

Any change you would like to make in it?

Mr. Hosty.

No, sir.

The Chairman.

Off the record.
(Discussion off the record.)

The Chairman.

Will you put this on the record, please?
Mr. Rankin, is there anything in the record of the Commission showing that Lieutenant Revill made a report to his superior officers concerning this statement that is alleged to have been made by Agent Hosty in this newspaper article?

Mr. Rankin.

The only thing that we have is this affidavit which you will note is Commission Exhibit 709.

The Chairman.

Yes.

Mr. Rankin.

And it bears the date November 22, 1963, at the top, and is sworn to as of the 7th day of April 1964. That is what Chief Curry testified he received from Lieutenant Revill.

The Chairman.

Has Lieutenant Revill been a witness before the Commission or has he made a statement, a deposition of any kind?

Mr. Rankin.

He has not been a witness before the Commission.

Mr. Rankin.

He was talked to in Dallas.