Mr. Liebeler. You didn't discuss subjects like the social system or the economic system of the U.S.S.R.?
Mr. Bouhe. I knew he was stuck on it and knew I wasn't.
Mr. Liebeler. And how did you know he was stuck on it?
Mr. Bouhe. He was always smirking and occasionally dropping remarks, "Well, with us in the Soviet Union," meaning some preference, whether it is free rent or free medical care.
For instance, he said, "Marina had a bad tooth, so we went to some place in Moscow waiting for the visa, and they took the tooth out but they didn't put another one in." He said, "We didn't have time." Whether that is right or wrong, I don't know.
Mr. Liebeler. Did Oswald ever indicate that he wanted to return to Russia?
Mr. Bouhe. Not during the time I knew him; positively not.
Mr. Liebeler. Did you ever ask him in words or substance if he thought Russia was so good, why didn't he go back?
Mr. Bouhe. No; I didn't, because I think he began to hate me very early.
Mr. Liebeler. Why do you say that, Mr. Bouhe?