Mr. Specter. Did the metallic handhold which you described early in your testimony as being about 15 inches off the top of the seat and going all the way across the width of the car, did that metal structure present any substantial impediment to your moving from the front seat to the rear seat of the automobile?
Mr. Kellerman. Mr. Specter, I think it would have been a small obstacle. However, let me say this: If I thought in my own mind that I was needed back there, there wouldn't have been an obstacle strong enough to hold me.
Mr. Specter. How about the presence of Governor Connally in the jump seat? Would the presence of Governor Connally or any passenger in the jump seat provide a substantial obstacle to your moving from your seat to shield the President's body?
Mr. Kellerman. Not at all. It wouldn't have made any difference, sir. Why? Because my job is to protect the President, sir, regardless of the obstacles.
Mr. Specter. Did Mr. Greer at any time use the radio in your car?
Mr. Kellerman. No, sir.
Mr. Specter. Mr. Kellerman, did the President's automobile at any time slow down after the first shot?
Mr. Kellerman. No; not that I recall.
Mr. Specter. Mr. Chairman, that completes our questions, sir.
Representative Ford. As you turned from Houston onto Elm, you were then facing the triple overpass?