Mr. Liebeler.

Executive Order No. 11130 dated November 29, 1963, and joint resolution of Congress No. 137.
I understand that Mr. Rankin wrote to you last week, stating that I would contact you in connection with the taking of your testimony. I understand that he sent with his letter a copy of the Executive order and resolution to which I have just referred as well as a copy of the rules of procedure of the Commission relating to the taking of testimony of witnesses. Did you receive Mr. Rankin's letter?

Mr. Bringuier.

Yes, sir; I received it.

Mr. Liebeler.

And you received copies of the documents that I have referred to?

Mr. Bringuier.

That is right. I received.

Mr. Liebeler.

The Commission is interested in learning from you, Mr. Bringuier, about the contact that you had with Lee Harvey Oswald while he was present in New Orleans in the summer and early fall of 1963. Before we get into the details of that testimony, however, will you state your full name for the record.

Mr. Bringuier.

Carlos Bringuier.

Mr. Liebeler.

What is your address, Mr. Bringuier?

Mr. Bringuier.

Excuse me one moment. May I explain to you? In Cuba we use a long name with a lot of middle names. Do you want the whole middle name too?

Mr. Liebeler.

No; I think that is enough.

Mr. Bringuier.

It is enough? O.K.

Mr. Liebeler.

Where do you live?

Mr. Bringuier.

I live in 501 Adele Street, Apartment F.

Mr. Liebeler.

Here in New Orleans?

Mr. Bringuier.

Here in New Orleans.

Mr. Liebeler.

Where were you born?

Mr. Bringuier.

I was born in Havana, June 22, 1934.

Mr. Liebeler.

How long did you live in Havana?

Mr. Bringuier.

Well, I was living in Havana until May 4, 1960. I left Havana to Guatemala and Argentina, and I came to the States in February 8, 1961.

Mr. Liebeler.

You came then to New Orleans, is that correct?

Mr. Bringuier.

That day I arrived to Miami, Florida, and I was in Miami for 10 days, and I came to New Orleans in February 18, 1961.

Mr. Liebeler.

Have you been here in New Orleans ever since?

Mr. Bringuier.

That is right.

Mr. Liebeler.

You are a Cuban national, is that correct?

Mr. Bringuier.

That is correct.

Mr. Liebeler.

Are you presently employed?

Mr. Bringuier.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Liebeler.

What do you do?

Mr. Bringuier.

Well, I am a salesman, retail clothing store with the name of Casa Roca, 107 Decatur Street. I am a salesman and manager of the store.

Mr. Liebeler.

How long have you been so employed?

Mr. Bringuier.

I started to work in that store in October 1, 1962.

Mr. Liebeler.

Had you been employed here in New Orleans prior to that time?

Mr. Bringuier.

Yes, sir; I was working for 1 year in Ward's Discount House, 708 Canal Street.

Mr. Liebeler.

You worked there as a salesman also?

Mr. Bringuier.

As a salesman also.

Mr. Liebeler.

What is your educational background?

Mr. Bringuier.

Well, I was attorney in Cuba and assistant secretary for the criminal court in Havana. I got my degree in 1957.

Mr. Liebeler.

Your degree in what field?

Mr. Bringuier.

Law.

Mr. Libeler.

In law?

Mr. Bringuier.

That is right.

Mr. Liebeler.

So you then were trained as a lawyer in Cuba----

Mr. Bringuier.

Yes, sir.