But he has been told, I am certain, that I was part of a plot to assassinate the President.
I know your hands are tied; you are helpless.
Chief Justice Warren. Mr. Ruby. I think I can say this to you, that if he has been told any such thing, there is no indication of any kind that he believes it.
Mr. Ruby. I am sorry. Chief Justice Warren. I thought I would be very effective in telling you what I have said here. But in all fairness to everyone, maybe all I want to do is beg that if they found out I was telling the truth, maybe they can succeed in what their motives are, but maybe my people won't be tortured and mutilated.
Chief Justice Warren. Well, you may be sure that the President and his whole Commission will do anything that is necessary to see that your people are not tortured.
Mr. Ruby. No.
Chief Justice Warren. You may be sure of that.
Mr. Ruby. No; the only way you can do it is if he knows the truth, that I am telling the truth, and why I was down in that basement Sunday morning, and maybe some sense of decency will come out and they can still fulfill their plan, as I stated before, without my people going through torture and mutilation.
Chief Justice Warren. The President will know everything that you have said, everything that you have said.
Mr. Ruby. But I won't be around, Chief Justice. I won't be around to verify these things you are going to tell the President.