Representative Ford. Mr. Chairman, I have a call from the floor of the House. I wonder if I could ask Mr. Belmont a question.
The Chairman. Yes, indeed.
Representative Ford. In response to a question by Mr. McCloy, you categorically said that Federal Bureau of Investigation under no circumstances had employed Oswald as an informant, as an agent or in any other way whatsoever.
Mr. Belmont. Yes, sir.
Representative Ford. You would be in a position to know specifically that information?
Mr. Belmont. Yes, sir.
Representative Ford. You also said, as I recall, that you had found no credible information or evidence thus far that Oswald was connected in any way whatsoever with another country as an agent. Is that about what you said or do you wish to reaffirm it in another way?
Mr. Belmont. I will affirm what you said.
Representative Ford. There is a difference, however, between your knowledge as to whether the FBI had hired Oswald, you can be very categorical about that.
Mr. Belmont. That is correct.