And that I can quote, "He is not even supposed to have a gun." Or, "Not even supposed to own a gun," I have forgotten.

We talked about it a little bit more, about how or why or what would the reasons be behind, that he would have absolutely nothing to gain, he could hurt himself and the nation, but couldn't gain anything personal, and we discussed it.

That immediately ruled out the John Birch, but why would the Communists want him dead, and Michael couldn't imagine whether it was a plot or a rash action by the man himself. He didn't know which it could be. He said he didn't know. And he called home then to Ruth.

Mr. Liebeler. Before we get into that, you specifically remember that Michael said that Oswald was not even supposed to have a gun?

Mr. Krystinik. Yes, sir; I remember that.

Mr. Liebeler. Do you remember those exact words?

Mr. Krystinik. Yes. He could have said, "Oswald doesn't own a gun." That could be. That could be. The exact thing is cloudy a little bit.

Mr. Liebeler. What is your best recollection on the point?

Mr. Krystinik. My best recollection is, "He is not supposed to have a gun," or something in that vicinity. That is the best I remember right now.

Mr. Liebeler. Did you have the impression——