Mr. Moulder. Were you a member of the Communist Party a month ago?

Mr. Bitterman. I will again invoke the fifth amendment on the grounds previously stated.

Mr. Moulder. Would you say a week ago?

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

Mr. Moulder. How about yesterday?

Mr. Bitterman. The same answer.

Mr. Moulder. But you are not a member today?

Mr. Bitterman. I am not a member today.

Mr. Moulder. The witness is excused.

Mr. Velde. I would like to go a little further. Were you a member of the Communist Party an hour ago?