Would you please rise and be sworn? Do you solemnly swear the testimony you are about to give before this Commission shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. McCone. I do.
The Chairman. Will you be seated, please? Mr. Rankin will conduct the examination.
Mr. Rankin. Mr. McCone, will you state your name?
Mr. McCone. My name is John Alex McCone.
Mr. Rankin. Do you have an official position with the U.S. Government?
Mr. McCone. Yes, sir; I am Director of Central Intelligence.
Mr. Rankin. Have you been Director for some time?
Mr. McCone. Yes; a little over 2½ years.
Mr. Rankin. Where do you live, Mr. McCone?