(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Wheeler. Are you a member of the Communist Party today?
Mr. Robel. I must invoke the fifth amendment for the same reason and refuse to answer that question on the ground that I might incriminate myself.
Mr. Wheeler. No further questions, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Moulder. Were you ever a member of the Communist Party?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Robel. I must, likewise, invoke the fifth amendment on that question, and refuse to answer, sir.
Mr. Moulder. Mr. Velde, any questions?
Mr. Velde. No questions.
Mr. Moulder. The witness is excused.