Mr. Carmichael. I decline to answer for the same reason.
Mr. Wheeler. Also that you have been a member of the Communist Party in this area, and a functionary on many occasions for the past 18 years. Is that correct?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Carmichael. I decline to answer for the same reason.
Mr. Wheeler. When you became employed by the State of Washington did you sign a loyalty oath of any kind?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Carmichael. I decline to answer for the same reason.
Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Chairman, I have no further questions.
Mr. Moulder. Any questions, Mr. Velde?
Mr. Velde. You have declined to answer whether or not you were a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. Is that right?