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

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

Mr. Westman. Yes; I think that was the exact date.

Mr. Tavenner. Where were you naturalized?

Mr. Westman. Here in Seattle in the Federal court.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at the time you were naturalized?

Mr. Westman. I decline to answer that question under the fifth amendment.

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

Mr. Westman. I decline to answer that question for the same reasons that I have given.

Mr. Tavenner. Have you been a member of the Communist Party at any time between 1936 and the present date?

Mr. Westman. I decline to answer that question for the same reason that I have given.

Mr. Velde. Were you a member of the Communist Party at the time you were naturalized?