Mr. Rankin. But at the time you requested this search, this person was not under your control and direction, I take it?
Mr. Tormey. Well, not control and direction.
Mr. Rankin. I see. But there was a sufficient relationship so that you are satisfied that the search was made, and it was a thorough search?
Mr. Tormey. I am perfectly satisfied.
Mr. Rankin. And you are able to assure us that there is nothing else so far as you know in regard to any communication of any type with Lee Harvey Oswald?
Mr. Tormey. I give that assurance.
Mr. Rankin. Do you know of any effort in regard to any conspiracy or common action between any people associated with this Gus Hall-Benjamin J. Davis Defense Committee that were involved with Lee Harvey Oswald in the assassination of President Kennedy?
Mr. Tormey. I have no such knowledge.
Mr. Rankin. Do you have any information that would cause you to believe that there was any such association?
Mr. Tormey. No; I have not.