Representative Ford. If there is any difference between what she told you and told this Commission, is that important?
Mr. Lane. Of course, it is important. And if there was someone representing the interests of Oswald before this Commission, there could be cross-examination, you sitting as judges could then base your decision upon the cross-examination. But you have decided instead to sit as judges and jurors and defense attorneys and prosecuting attorneys, and you are faced with a dilemma. I cannot solve that dilemma for you.
Representative Ford. In order for us to evaluate the testimony she has given us and what you allege she has given you, we must see the information which you have at your disposal.
Mr. Lane. I have told you precisely under oath what Mrs. Markham has said to me.
Mr. Rankin. Are you unwilling to verify that with the tape recording that you claim to have?
Mr. Lane. I am unable to verify that because of an existing attorney-client relationship, and you know that it would be improper and unethical for me to give the answers to the questions which you are asking. And that is why I am amazed that you persist in asking questions which you know are improper and which would be unethical for me to answer.
Mr. Rankin. And where was this tape recording made?
Mr. Lane. You have my answer to questions about that already, Mr. Rankin.
Mr. Rankin. Did you, yourself, have any conversation with Helen Markham at anytime?
Mr. Lane. Yes; I testified to that on March 4, and again today.