I turned down his offer. I told him that I don't have nothing to do with military activities, that my only duties here in New Orleans are propaganda and information and not military activities. That was my answer to him.

He insisted, and he told me that he will bring to me next day one book as a present, as a gift to me, to train Cubans to fight against Castro.

Before he left——

Mr. Liebeler. Was Geraci present throughout this entire conversation?

Mr. Bringuier. Pardon?

Mr. Liebeler. Was Mr. Geraci present throughout this entire conversation that you had with Oswald?

Mr. Bringuier. I think so, yes, sir; yes, sir.

Mr. Liebeler. Was there a Mr. Blalock there?

Mr. Bringuier. Who?

Mr. Liebeler. Blalock, B-l-a-l-o-c-k. Do you remember him?