Mr. Oswald. Approximately 10 minutes.
Mr. Jenner. And as near as you can recall, what did he say to you and what did you say to him?
Mr. Oswald. I do recall to the best of my ability his first statement to me was "How are you?"
My reply was "I am fine."
I asked him how he was—as I observed the cuts and bruises on his face. He said he was just fine, and that they were treating him okay. I believe his next statement was at this time "I cannot or would not say anything because the line is apparently tapped."
I did not comment on that, and he rather carried the conversation for 2 or 3 minutes.
Mr. Jenner. Would you repeat it to us as best you can recall it, please?
Mr. Oswald. Sir, I do not recall this particular part of the conversation.
Mr. Jenner. Just do your best.
Mr. Oswald. I am sorry, sir, I just cannot recall that particular part of the conversation. I might comment on that particular part to this extent. That I felt that it was rather a mechanical conversation from his standpoint. He seemed to be speaking very fast, and there was approximately 2 or 3 minutes of him speaking in this nature. Then I took the initiative and started speaking to him about the family.