Mr. Fowler. Now, I would like to answer regarding the presence of a deputy sheriff here. I believe you advanced the theory that it was thought by Mr. Decker that there might be something that might occur during the giving of the polygraph tests that perhaps might disrupt things.
We further feel and respectfully request that if there is this feeling by the polygraph operator himself, that he will be conducting this test some 10 or 12 feet from a door, and if the sheriff is allowed at all, that he be allowed to stand at the door and any other exit that might be in the building, to not be able to view the chart or any part of it. This would be our request to that.
Mr. Specter. The conditions set forth in your request will be granted and the sheriff’s custodian will be present at the door so that he may not have access to the chart, to insure the confidential nature of these proceedings.
I think we are now ready to have Mr. Ruby come in, but before he comes in, let’s take a 5-minute recess.
Let the record show we are taking a 5-minute recess.
(Proceedings recessed and resumed as stated.)
Mr. Alexander. I assume that once Jack is brought in, there will be complete silence.
Mr. Specter. Yes. Mr. Alexander, do you want to make your request for the record?
Mr Alexander. Yes; please. At this time for and on behalf of the Dallas County, Tex., district attorney’s office, a request is made that the Warren Commission furnish the district attorney’s office a list of the questions asked Jack Ruby in this polygraph examination, and that a copy of the recording made by the polygraph machine be furnished the Dallas County district attorney’s office. We would also like a copy of the interpretation of the test, but whether or not we are given an interpretation of the test, we do want the aforementioned questions and actual tape of the polygraph machine.
Mr. Specter. Mr. Fowler, you may want to make a similar request as to the results.