Odell, can you bring me up-to-date, I’ve been out of the room.
Court Reporter. Mr. Alexander has been asking him certain questions that might be asked about——
Mr. Ruby. About that Havana, Cuba trip.
Court Reporter. And had he been to Mexico, and had he been in politics, and Mr. Alexander said to his knowledge he had not been interested in politics, and the purpose of his trip to Cuba, whether it was for business or pleasure, and I believe that is what was covered.
Mr. Ruby. The most important question—you haven’t asked me yet—why did I shoot Oswald?
Mr. Alexander. Jack, they can’t ask that kind of question for this machine. They can only ask you—was it for a certain purpose. It has to be a “Yes” or “No” answer.
Mr. Ruby. The point is—if I was carried away emotionally, and because I felt that, it sounds so unbelievable. Why shouldn’t I be asked a question—why—what motivated me to do it?
Mr. Specter. Mr. Ruby, answer now the question, “Why did you shoot Oswald?” and then we will turn that around into a question to ask you for a “Yes” or “No” answer.
Mr. Ruby. At the particular moment, after watching television all that——
Mr. Fowler. Jack, let me interject right now, again, as your attorney—I advise you not to answer this question.