Mrs. Oswald. That if I was not guilty of anything, if I had not committed any crime against this Government, then I had every right to live in this country. This was a type of introduction before the questioning by the FBI. He even said that it would be better for me if I were to help them.
Mr. Rankin. Did he explain to you what he meant by being better for you?
Mrs. Oswald. In the sense that I would have more rights in this country. I understood it that way.
Mr. Rankin. Did you understand that you were being threatened with deportation if you didn't answer these questions?
Mrs. Oswald. No, I did not understand it that way.
You see, it was presented in such a delicate form, but there was a clear implication that it would be better if I were to help.
Mr. Rankin. Did you——
Mrs. Oswald. This was only felt. It wasn't said in actual words.
Mr. Rankin. Did you feel that it was a threat?
Mrs. Oswald. This was not quite a threat—it was not a threat. But it was their great desire that I be in contact, in touch with the FBI. I sensed that.