(At this time Mr. Ruby seated himself in the polygraph test chair.)
Mr. Herndon. This is a polygraph chair. The reason it is so constructed, we want to take advantage of these high arms [indicating arms on the polygraph chair] so that we can get a better tracing, and very frankly, Mr. Ruby, I want to give you as best an examination as I can. So, it’s going to take a little time and I want you to relax as best you can. I realize you might be a little nervous, and I will certainly take that into consideration. Let me just briefly, Mr. Ruby, tell you about the polygraph examination and what we’re going to do today. I want to proceed by hooking up some of these pieces of equipment and briefly tell you what it is. Now, may I ask you to remove the material you have in your pocket, sir, and you might want to give it to your counsel.
Mr. Specter. Let the record show that Mr. Ruby has removed all the objects from his upper left-hand pocket.
(After removing objects mentioned, Mr. Ruby handed the same to Mr. Fowler.)
Mr. Herndon. I gather from looking at your overalls that you don’t have any restrictive garments or belts or anything underneath on you which would hinder you or your relaxation?
Mr. Ruby. No, sir.
Mr. Herndon. You are very comfortable?
Mr. Ruby. Yes.
Mr. Herndon. Very fine, Mr. Ruby. Now, Mr. Ruby, there are two ways I can do this. I can do two things—I can either go ahead and put this equipment on you right now and describe briefly how it’s going to work, or if you want, I can go over these first series of questions and give you some instructions, and then put the equipment on. Which do you prefer?
Mr. Ruby. Which is the most effective way to get what you want?