Mr. Delaney. I must—I decline to answer that for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Wheeler. I have no further questions, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Moulder. Mr. Velde?
Mr. Velde. Have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?
Mr. Delaney. I must—I mean I decline to answer that.
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Delaney. For the reasons previously stated.
Mr. Velde. I have no further questions, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Moulder. Mr. Delaney, we have heard many arguments against persons coming before congressional investigative committees and making accusations or statements concerning other people, and that those people do not have the opportunity to clear themselves or make explanation of the charges made against them, such as Mrs. Hartle has testified concerning you and your activities.
This committee has very carefully in each instance given the person so mentioned an opportunity to come before the committee to deny, affirm, or explain the charges made. And that opportunity is being presented to you today by a subpena issued upon you for your appearance here.