(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Halonen. My acquaintance with my counsel could not possibly incriminate me in any way.
Mr. Velde. Do you feel that you are engaged at the present time in any activity which is of a subversive nature and subversive to the Government of the United States?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Halonen. I must decline to answer that question again, under the fifth amendment, for the reasons as stated previously.
Mr. Velde. That is all, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Moulder. In connection with the last question Mr. Velde was asking if you had any knowledge, or if you ever committed any act of espionage or engaged in any activity contrary to the interests of the United States, I will ask you this question?
Are you engaged in any organization work or any activities leading toward the overthrow of our present form of government by force or violence?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Halonen. I must decline, or I must state that I have never engaged in any espionage, but, as far as the rest of the question is concerned. I must again invoke the fifth amendment on possible self-incrimination.