Investigation of Communist activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 2

by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities

Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Chairman, I see no reason for asking further questions. The witness is invoking the fifth amendment.

Mr. Moulder. Mr. Velde?

Mr. Velde. I have no questions.

Mr. Moulder. Are you now a member of the Communist Party?

Mr. Bitterman. No.

Mr. Moulder. Have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. Bitterman. I will again invoke the fifth amendment.

Mr. Moulder. You say you are not now a member of the Communist Party. Were you a member of the Communist Party a year ago?

Mr. Bitterman. I will again invoke the fifth amendment for fear it might incriminate me.