Mr. Sorrels. I told him that there were many entrances there and that it would pose a problem manpowerwise to have the proper security there.
Mr. Stern. But did you indicate to him that this could be handled?
Mr. Sorrels. I don't recall whether I specifically said it could be or not. Definitely I was under the impression that if the place was chosen, we would take the necessary precautions and would have it properly manned.
Mr. Stern. You did not, in any event, tell him that you didn't think the Trade Mart would be a safe place?
Mr. Sorrels. No, I don't recall I told him it would not be a safe place, no, sir.
Mr. Stern. When did all this happen, Mr. Sorrels? Was it immediately after November 4?
Mr. Sorrels. Yes, it was on November 4.
Mr. Stern. What was the next event in your advance preparations for the President's trip?
Mr. Sorrels. On November 13, Special Agent Winston G. Lawson, from the White House detail, and Mr. Jack Puterbaugh, had arrived at Dallas the evening before, and they came to my office, and we then went to the office of Mr. A. W. Cullum, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and we then went to the Trade Mart, and then to the Women's Building at the State Fairgrounds.
Mr. Stern. Mr. Sorrels, would you look at this Xerox copy of a two-page memorandum which appears to be signed by you, dated November 30, 1963, and carries the identifying number CO-2-34030. Can you identify that for me, please?