Mr. Specter. At approximately what time did your operation of Governor Connally begin?
Dr. Gregory. My operation on Governor Connally began about 4 o'clock p.m. on Friday, November 22.
Mr. Specter. And approximately how long did it last?
Dr. Gregory. The better part of an hour—I should judge—45 to 50 minutes.
Mr. Specter. Who, if anyone, assisted you in that operation?
Dr. Gregory. I was assisted by the junior orthopedic resident, Dr. William Osborne, and the orthopedic intern, Dr. John Parker.
Mr. Specter. What was Governor Connally's condition when you first saw him with respect to his chest wounds, first, if you will, please tell us?
Dr. Gregory. I did not see Governor Connally myself until he had been taken into the operating room and had had an endotracheal tube placed in his larynx and had been anesthetized. Having accomplished this, the very precarious mechanics of respiration had been corrected and his general status at that time was quite satisfactory.
Mr. Specter. What observations did you have with respect to his wound in the chest?
Dr. Gregory. I had none, really, for the business of prepping and draping was underway at that time, and I did not intrude other than to observe very casually, and I don't remember any details of it.