(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Bitterman. No, I was not.
Mr. Velde. Were you a member of the Communist Party 5 hours ago?
Mr. Bitterman. No.
Mr. Velde. When did you leave the Communist Party?
Mr. Bitterman. As to that I invoke the fifth amendment.
Mr. Velde. Were you a member of the Communist Party at midnight last night?
Mr. Bitterman. No, I was not.
Mr. Velde. How about 11 o’clock last night?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)