Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. Pierce. I do.
Mr. Ely. Lieutenant, I am here as a representative of the President's Commission which is looking into all the facts surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy, and we have been informed that you might have information which would help us in this inquiry.
Mr. Ely. Would you state your full name, please?
Mr. Pierce. Rio Sam Pierce.
Mr. Ely. And where do you live?
Mr. Pierce. 3227 South Edgefield.
Mr. Ely. Could you tell us what your occupation is?
Mr. Pierce. Officer—police officer.
Mr. Ely. And what rank do you hold?