Mr. Carlson. Not to the best of my recollection; I don’t believe so.
Mr. Tavenner. I understand you will not tell this committee anything about the activities of the Communist Party during the period when you were a member. Is that correct?
Mr. Carlson. Because the answer to those questions might tend to incriminate me, and, on advise of my counsel, I refuse to answer those questions.
Mr. Tavenner. I have no further questions.
Mr. Moulder. Any questions?
Mr. Velde. Yes, Mr. Chairman. Since the witness is unwilling to give us any of the information which we are certain he has regarding his activities in the Communist Party while he was a member, possibly he would tell us what motivated him to get into the Communist Party, to join the Communist Party in the first place.
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Carlson. Could I answer that question, Mr. Congressman, and not go into other questions regarding it?
Mr. Velde. Yes, certainly. I would like to have you answer.
(The witness confers with his counsel.)