Then there was some discussion on the radio, and then it came through, this is official that the President of the United States has been fired at by an assassin or an attempted assassination. And in a little while it came through he had been hit and taken to Parkland Hospital, and the reports were that he and Governor Connally were both hit and both considered to be in serious condition. And it came through that they were both alive but both in extremely critical condition. And finally, I think it was about an hour later the report came through the President had expired. And Michael exhibited real outward emotion. He had his back turned and his head was down slightly and he really cried. And I don't feel that Michael is the type that could make crocodile tears in seriousness.
Mr. Liebeler. Was Michael with you when you first heard of the fact that the President had been fired at?
Mr. Krystinik. Yes, sir; we were all in the lab in the office.
Mr. Liebeler. Did you eat lunch with Michael that day?
Mr. Krystinik. No, sir; I didn't. I don't think I did. I do eat with him quite often off and on. Most of the time I stay at the lab and drink my can of Metrecal.
Mr. Liebeler. To the best of your knowledge, you did not eat with Michael?
Mr. Krystinik. I recall I did not that day, no.
Mr. Liebeler. But also to the best of your recollection, you were both in the lab?
Mr. Krystinik. We were both in the office portion of the lab. Michael has a stereo hi-fi that he brought to the lab for use by all of us.
Mr. Liebeler. You were there at that time when you first heard that the President had been fired at?