The testimony of Robert Lee Studebaker was taken at 3:45 p.m., on April 6, 1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Messrs. Joseph A. Ball, John Hart Ely, and Samuel A. Stern, assistant counsel of the President's Commission. Dr. Alfred Goldberg, historian, was present.
Mr. Ball. Do you solemnly swear the testimony you give before this Commission to be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. Studebaker. Yes, sir.
Mr. Ball. Will you state your name, please?
Mr. Studebaker. R. L. Studebaker—Robert Lee.
Mr. Ball. And you have been requested to appear here to give testimony in this inquiry, have you not, by your Chief of Police, who told you that we had a matter requiring your testimony?
Mr. Studebaker. Yes.
Mr. Ball. The subject of the testimony is the assassination of President Kennedy.
You made certain investigations on November 22 and 23 and 24 with respect to that, did you not?
Mr. Studebaker. Yes, sir.