Senator Cooper. Was Edward L. Freers, Chargé d'Affaire?
Ambassador Thompson. Yes, sir.
Senator Cooper. Was there a consulate in Moscow?
Ambassador Thompson. There is a consular section of the Embassy, but not a separate consulate.
Senator Cooper. Who had charge of the consulate section of the Embassy?
Ambassador Thompson. At that time I believe it was Mr. Richard Snyder.
Senator Cooper. And was he the one who advised you on your return to Moscow that Oswald had applied to the Embassy and stated that he wished to renounce his citizenship?
Ambassador Thompson. I believe that is correct. I think the counselor was also present at the time. I think both of them informed me.
Senator Cooper. We have had in evidence dispatches from the Embassy at Moscow upon this question, and the matter was referred to the Department of State as to what steps should be taken towards his renunciation. Was that the normal way of the Embassy handling such applications for renunciation of citizenship?
Ambassador Thompson. Yes, sir; I believe that would be done in every case.