Representative Ford. It wouldn't be any worse.
Mr. Lawson. No, sir; but if they did see something that wasn't a likely occurrence, then they could broadcast over the radio stop the President or turn right or turn left.
Representative Ford. But as I understand your responsibilities in the lead car, it doesn't appear that you had an opportunity to do the scanning?
Mr. Lawson. No, sir.
Representative Ford. Which was necessary.
Mr. Lawson. No, sir; I would not.
Representative Ford. So you are really left up to one individual in the lead car in the Secret Service for that purpose?
Mr. Lawson. Yes.
Representative Ford. I raise the question whether that is adequate for the overall purpose.
Mr. Smith. Sir, I don't want to interfere with the procedures but could I ask a question off the record?