(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.