Representative Ford. But I gather from this report, which is the official report of the Treasury Department, that somebody knew of these previous incidents, and was thereby alerted to the possibility of—the potential of one, because the report says, "Special attention is given to extremist groups known to be in Dallas." Now, could you tell us what special attention was given?
Mr. Kellerman. No. Outside of the fact that everybody was alerted to this previous incident.
Representative Ford. PRS, Protective Research Section, didn't tell you, as the person in charge, of any individuals or of any groups that wanted special attention? I am using "special attention" as in the report.
Mr. Kellerman. Right as of this minute, the only knowledge that I have of any incident that could happen was in San Antonio, when I believe we had information of some pickets. Now, those pickets showed up outside of—he made a speech at that space hospital. Well, anyway, in view of that, I cannot reach the name right now—these pickets were out at, let's say, the main gate to the grounds, and just stayed right there with their placards.
Representative Ford. Also on the report it says, "In accordance with the usual practice, the local FBI office informed the local Secret Service office of any information which affected the President's visit."
Mr. Kellerman. They did. That is the normal practice.
Representative Ford. That was the normal procedure?
Mr. Kellerman. It is always the normal procedure; yes, sir.
Representative Ford. Now, whom would they have informed in this case in Dallas?
Mr. Kellerman. Their report would have come to Washington, and relayed to our Protective Research Section.