Dr. Perry. It was told to Dr. Jones, who picked up the page, that President Kennedy had been shot and was being brought to Parkland. We went down immediately to the emergency room to await his arrival. However, he was there when we reached it.
Mr. Specter. Who else was present at the time you arrived on the scene with the President?
Dr. Perry. When Dr. Jones and I entered the emergency room, the place was filled with people, most of them officers and, apparently, attendants to the Presidential procession. Dr. Carrico was in attendance with the President in trauma room No. 1 when I walked in. There were several other people there. Mrs. Kennedy was there with some gentleman whom I didn't know. I have the impression there was another physician in the room, but I cannot recall at this time who it was. There were several nurses there.
Mr. Specter. Were any other doctors present besides Dr. Carrico?
Dr. Perry. I think there was another doctor present, but I don't know who it was, I don't recall.
Mr. Dulles. Can I ask a question here, Mr. Specter?
Mr. Specter. Certainly.
Mr. Dulles. What is the procedure for somebody taking command in a situation of this kind? Who takes over and who says who should do what? I realize it is an emergency situation. Maybe that is an improper question.
Dr. Perry. No, sir.
Mr. Dulles. But it would be very helpful to me——