Mr. Westman. I decline to answer that question also, and for the same reason.
Mr. Velde. Mr. Chairman, it appears to me there is some evidence that should be referred to the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service for future consideration, possibly with a view to denaturalization and deportation.
Mr. Tavenner. Were you elected to the Senate of the State of Washington in the election of 1940?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Westman. Yes; I was.
Mr. Tavenner. Did you serve? That is, were you seated?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Westman. I decline to answer that question, sir, under the fifth amendment.
Mr. Tavenner. I have no further questions, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Velde. I want to go a little further. When did you file your petition for naturalization?