Mr. FOWLER. Jack, let me make this request. I don’t think Bill can
read a polygraph test, but I would feel better as your attorney if Mr.
Alexander were not present.
Mr. RUBY. I don’t mind everyone remaining here.
Mr. FOWLER. Well, of course, again—let me advise you that if Mr.
Alexander remains—let me advise you of your rights—that if Mr.
Alexander remains, he is a member of the district attorney’s staff,
the answers to these questions could be used against you at some later
date, if they are adverse to your rights, and as your attorney, I
advise you that it would be my suggestion to you and request to you
that Mr. Alexander not be allowed to remain.
Mr. RUBY (addressing Mr. Alexander). Will you object?
Mr. ALEXANDER. Not at all, Jack.
Mr. RUBY. All right.
Mr. SPECTER. If Mr. Alexander is willing to abide by your request,
Mr. Ruby, then your request will govern as far as the proceeding is
concerned.
Mr. FOWLER. Now, Mr. Alexander and I—when it comes to me representing
you or any other client—I represent one client and he represents the
other. He, in my opinion, is a perfect gentleman, but in the courtroom
he is a perfect prosecutor, and I like to be as near a perfect defense
lawyer as I can, and I believe that by allowing him to stay here——