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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. I - Page 414« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Robert Edward Oswald Lee Resumed)

Mr. Jenner.
And it is your opinion, based on your observation during this period of time, up to and including August of 19-- Thanksgiving Day 1962--it is your opinion that they led a reasonably normal married life, mind all the problems that were facing them?
Mr. Oswald.
Yes sir; that is correct.
Mr. Jenner.
Did your brother ever discuss with you any incident in which he thought that Marina had been guilty of some misconduct--I don't mean sexual misconduct, but did he complain about her conduct?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; he did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Any kind or character, at any time?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; he did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Was there ever a discussion in your presence by anyone, your brother and/or your sister-in-law, on the subject of his having harmed her?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; there was not.
Mr. Jenner.
The subject was never discussed in your presence?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; it was not.
Mr. Jenner.
By anyone?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir.
Mr. Jenner.
Did it come to your attention at any time prior to November 1962, or November 22, 1963, that your brother had inflicted some harm on your sister-in-law?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; it did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Did you ever see her when she had darkened eyes, as though a black eye had been inflicted upon her?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; I did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Or any other physical injury?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; I did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Your mother, in her appearance before the Commission, stated, and implied, at least, that your sister-in-law Marina could stand English and could read English--let's confine it to the period to and including November 22, 1963.
What is your opinion on that subject?
Mr. Oswald.
It is my opinion even now, sir, if I may go a little bit further, that her understanding of the English language is less what it appears to be. She does not understand a considerable amount that she, by her actions, appears to understand. This has come to my attention since her visit to Washington.
Mr. Jenner.
You mean since she appeared before the Commission?
Mr. Oswald.
That is correct. She does not grasp enough, and by this I mean, sir, to any extent--perhaps it might be best if I compared that with my experience with my children, approximately a three or four year old--if that much.
Mr. Jenner.
In other words, do I fairly state that your testimony, even to the present time, and including all of the period preceding the present time, in your contacts with her, it is your opinion that she has a very limited command of the English language, whether you speak in terms of reading or understanding or speaking?
Mr. Oswald.
That is correct.
I might further qualify that, sir--that she could perhaps speak more English words than she can read or understand.
Mr. Jenner.
And you do not, therefore, share your mother's expressed view and opinion that she understands the English language to a greater extent than, to use the vernacular--than she lets on?
Mr. Oswald.
That is correct.
Mr. Jenner.
Did your mother mention to you or has your mother mentioned to you at any time any--or asserted any claims on her part, there were any stolen documents, either stolen from her or stolen from any one else, that would be relevant to this matter?
Mr. Oswald.
No, sir; she has not.
Mr. Dulles.
Has she spoken to you about the disposition of funds that
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