Make up your mind, Dick

Q Would you describe him (Mr. Whittington)as a close friend, friendly
acquaintance, what --

THE VICE PRESIDENT: No, an acquaintance.


Later....

THE VICE PRESIDENT: What happened to my friend as a result of my
actions, it's part of this sudden, you know, in less than a second, less
time than it takes to tell, going from what is a very happy, pleasant
day with great friends in a beautiful part of the country, doing
something I love -- to, my gosh, I've shot my friend. I've never
experienced anything quite like that before