Mr. Liebeler. You think he had Marxian leanings to the extent he understood them to be Marxian leanings?
Mr. Ballen. I think he considered himself a Marxist, and what exactly his understanding of that philosophy was, I didn't have an opportunity to go into that with him.
Mr. Liebeler. Do you remember being interviewed by the FBI about December 10, 1963, in connection with your acquaintance with Oswald?
Mr. Ballen. Was that the FBI or the Secret Service?
Mr. Liebeler. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, agents Kesler and Mitchell.
Mr. Ballen. Yes; I recall being interviewed, yes.
Mr. Liebeler. Do you remember that he questioned you whether you were familiar or knew of Oswald's Marxist leanings?
Mr. Ballen. I had a conversation with them pretty much the same as I have been having with you, and I suppose that question came up.
Mr. Liebeler. Do you remember what your answer was?
Mr. Ballen. No, sir; I don't remember what my answer was.