Mr. Specter. May the record show that Mr. Alexander and Mr. Tonahill have just gone out of the room.
Mr. Herndon. Mr. Ruby, it will take me a few moments to get this adjusted. If you desire to talk to Mr. Fowler, if you can sit still and talk it will be all right.
(Conference at this time between Mr. Fowler and Mr. Ruby out of the hearing of the court reporter and others in the room.)
Mr. Herndon. Do you want to sit still now, Mr. Ruby. I’m not going to ask you any questions. I just want to get everything adjusted at this time. You will hear a few scratching noises on the paper.
Now, will you take a deep breath, Mr. Ruby, and then relax, sir?
Mr. Ruby (complied with request of Mr. Herndon).
Mr. Herndon. Now, just breathe normally.
Now, if everyone will just be quiet for a few moments. There will be no questions asked. I just want to get the instrument adjusted.
(Reporter’s note: 3:05 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon (snapped his fingers twice). I made that noise purposely, Mr. Ruby. Now, I’m going to let you get the feel of that cuff as I inflate it, and there will be a little bit of pressure put against your arm. You’ve had your blood pressure taken by a doctor, I’m sure?