Mr. Ruby. “No.”

Mr. Herndon. “Did any close friend or any member of your immediate family ever attend a meeting of any group that advocates the violent overthrow of the Government?”

Mr. Ruby. “No.”

Mr. Herndon. That series is over. If you will relax, Mr. Ruby, I will release the pressure on your arm.

(Reporter’s note: 7:33 p.m.)

Mr. Herndon. I know these questions were a little long, but I feel that you got the intent of them all right.

Mr. Ruby. Sure; I did.

Mr. Herndon. That will complete series No. 8.

Mr. Specter. Let the record show that we are now going to take a very short recess, and resume in just a few moments.

Mr. Herndon. Would you like to take this off just a minute and stand up a little bit, unless you prefer me to leave it on?