Mr. Moulder. Mr. Tavenner, we will resume the hearings after the noon recess. It is now 12 o’clock.
Congressman Velde, do you wish to make a statement before taking the noon recess?
Mr. Velde. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I think that most of us remember our hearings last June as a result of which two witnesses who appeared before us were cited for contempt.
I was very pleased and happy to learn that both of these witnesses, who were unanimously cited for contempt by the House of Representatives, were found guilty.
I want at this point to express my appreciation to Judge Bolt, to United States Attorney Moriarty, and United States Attorney C. E. Luckey for the promptness and efficiency and fairness exhibited during the trial of these two cases.
We all remember that the witness, George Tony Starkovich, was one of the most contumacious witnesses who has ever appeared before this committee in my experience.
I certainly hope that the Supreme Court, upon his appeal—while he certainly has the right of appeal—will affirm the decision of the United States district court.
Mr. Moulder. Thank you, Mr. Velde.
Mr. Dennett, you will return promptly at 1:30. The committee will stand in recess until 1:30 o’clock.