Mr. Griffin. This is a factfinding matter, and I think more than very many people fully appreciate that this investigation is intimately connected with the security of the country.
Mr. Smart. Right.
Mr. Griffin. And, of course, most particularly the security of the President, and it is terribly important from a standpoint of protection and making sure that things don’t happen in the future——
Mr. Smart. I understand.
Mr. Griffin. That we get everything. We have collected a lot of information in this area, and I can only tell you that what you think might be unimportant or would be more interested in withholding for fear of embarrassing somebody could be terribly important to us when all of the pieces are put together.
Mr. Smart. That is right.
Mr. Griffin. Now, let me ask you if you have any questions about what we are doing here?
Mr. Smart. No; I think I understand.
Mr. Griffin. Let me swear you in, then. If you will, will you raise your right hand? Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Mr. Smart. I do.