Mr. Rankin. Do you have an official position with the Government?
Mr. Rowley. I have, as Chief of the U.S. Secret Service.
Mr. Rankin. How long have you occupied that position?
Mr. Rowley. Since September 1, 1961.
Mr. Rankin. What is the nature of the duties of that position?
Mr. Rowley. The nature of the duties is the general overall supervision of the activities of the Secret Service.
Mr. Rankin. And, in a general way, what is the official responsibility under the statutes of the United States of the Secret Service?
Mr. Rowley. Well, we are responsible under title 18, section 3056, to investigate all violations that affect the currency, securities, and coinage of the United States. That involves Government bonds, Government checks, and such other functions and duties as are authorized by law, subject to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury.
In addition, we have the responsibility of the protection of the President, members of his immediate family, the Vice President, President-elect, Vice President-elect, and the former President for a reasonable period of time as he leaves office.
Mr. Rankin. Will you please tell us what experience you had with the Secret Service prior to the time that you became chief.