(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Carmichael. I declined to answer for the same reason.
Mr. Velde. Did you ever know Steve Nelson?
Steve Nelson, for your information, was a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and one of the Communist Party organizers from Alameda County, Calif.
Mr. Carmichael. I decline to answer for the same reasons.
Mr. Velde. Are you now a member of the Communist Party?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Carmichael. I decline to answer for the same reason.
Mr. Velde. No further questions.
Mr. Moulder. The witness will be excused.