And there was constant conflict. Rappaport, when he came into the district, found many practical problems that didn’t lend themselves to the theoretical solutions which I found, and he, being a man of a great deal more experience and much more authority, made short work of me.
Mr. Tavenner. Can you tell us the approximate period of time that you remained in that position? You said not long. But give us a more adequate idea.
Mr. Dennett. It was only a couple of months, I believe. I do not recall the exact circumstances which arose. But there was some conflict, some specific conflict in which Rappaport convinced me that I was completely wrong, and required that I submit a statement to the party in which I admit that I was completely wrong.
I believe that you have a copy of that. I cannot put my finger on a copy now.
I did precisely what I was requested to do as a sign of my obedience.
I have found my own statement. I think I could put it in.
Mr. Tavenner. May I see it, please.
(Document handed to Mr. Tavenner.)
Mr. Tavenner. Will you state to the committee, please, what the error was which you were induced to confess?
Mr. Dennett. I have been trying to think what it is. I can’t even recall now what it was. In fact, I had completely forgotten the incident until Mr. Wheeler ran across it and asked me what it was.