Mr. Herndon. “Have you now told us the truth concerning why you carried $2,200 in cash on you?”
Mr. Ruby. “Yes.”
Mr. Herndon. “Did any foreign influence cause you to shoot Oswald?”
Mr. Ruby. “No.”
Mr. Herndon. “Did you shoot Oswald because of any influence of the underworld?”
Mr. Ruby. “No.”
Mr. Herndon. I’m going to stop here a moment, sir, and release the pressure on your arm and you just relax for a moment. Then I shall begin again in a moment.
Mr. Ruby. Okay.
(Reporter’s note: 8:15 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon. Just relax, Mr. Ruby.