Mr. Griffin. Certainly.
Mr. Ruby. That was my intention if it is all right with you.
Mr. Griffin. Do you have a statement you would like to make for the record?
Mr. Ruby. Yes.
Mr. Griffin. All right, go ahead then.
Mr. Ruby. I am filing this document with you because it explains why I need the help of the United States, and more especially, your help.
My brother, Jack, was deprived, and is presently being deprived, of his constitutional and civil rights. The hatred and bigotry in Dallas, Tex., resulted in the assassination of our President. It almost cost the lives of our present President, Mr. Johnson, and others.
With all the protection that this Government could give it could not guard against and prevent the assassination.
My family and myself are unable to cope with that situation and it may result in my brother’s death.
As pointed out in this document, my brother, Jack, is being made the scapegoat of this horrible situation. I, therefore, need, and respectfully request, your assistance in order that those guilty of this atrocity, either because of their acts or omission, gross negligence, or commission shall not go unpunished or undisciplined.