I state to you now that the general nature of the Commission's inquiry is to ascertain, evaluate, and to report on the facts relating to the assassination of President Kennedy and the subsequent violent death of Lee Harvey Oswald.
In particular as to you, Mr. Daniels, the nature of the inquiry today is to determine what facts you know about the death of Oswald and any other pertinent facts you may know about the general inquiry, and, of course, about the entry of Jack Ruby into the basement of the police department.
Now, Mr. Daniels, I think you have appeared here today by virtue of a written request sent to you by mail.
Mr. Daniels. Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. And signed by Mr. J. Lee Rankin.
Mr. Daniels. Correct.
Mr. Hubert. General Counsel of the President's Commission.
Mr. Daniels. Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. Did you receive that letter more than 3 days ago?
Mr. Daniels. Yes; I received it Saturday, I believe.