Representative Ford. So as you drove down Houston Street, you didn't have an opportunity to look at the Texas School Depository?
Mr. Lawson. I may have, but I don't remember if I saw this. I was doing so many things all at once.
Representative Ford. What was Sorrels' responsibility at this point?
Mr. Lawson. His responsibility would be again to watch the crowds and the windows a little bit more than I because it was my responsibility to be watching the Presidential car.
Mr. Stern. He was sitting in the rear right, was he not?
Mr. Lawson. Yes, sir; and I was in the right front.
Representative Ford. He didn't have the responsibility of looking back like you did?
Mr. Lawson. Not as much as I would have; no, sir.
Representative Ford. In light of the problem of trying to have individuals in numerous buildings, inspecting the buildings and so forth, is it desirable to have more people in another car ahead of the lead car for the purpose of scanning buildings?
Mr. Lawson. Giving a personal opinion now, I would say that that would be a good factor. However, if someone stayed back from the window until you went by and then stuck his gun out the window, why it might not be as good.