Mr. Rubenstein. If you are trying to infer that Jack had any connections with Castro or communism, that is not our brother. First of all, Jack couldn’t even spell communism. I mean it in the sense of the word, the relationship, none.
Mr. Griffin. Let me say I don’t want to infer anything. I am simply asking you questions to clarify matters.
Mr. Rubenstein. You can clarify it right now. I will bet my life that Jack wouldn’t have anything to do and never did with anybody. Jack didn’t go for that kind of stuff. He wasn’t that kind of a man. These Communists are supposed to be well read, beatniks, students of universities. Jack doesn’t qualify for that kind of a deal. His friends are showgirls, tavern owners, gamblers, other nightclub people, promoters, manufacturers, that was his life, that is all. He opened two nightclubs. What has he got to do with these other kinds of people? What has he got to gain by it? He was doing good. He wore good clothes.
Mr. Griffin. Did he have any political interests?
Mr. Rubenstein. I don’t think so; not in Dallas, I don’t think in Dallas.
Mr. Griffin. Did he have any political interest in Chicago?
Mr. Rubenstein. I was the only politician but we were all Democrats for me.
Mr. Griffin. Did Jack get involved in politics at all in Chicago?
Mr. Rubenstein. No.
Mr. Griffin. Did you ever discuss politics with him?