Mr. Rankin. You recognize in the work in this field that there are many Americans who are interested in certain causes and purposes and front groups in connection with them who are loyal Americans, don't you?
Mr. Belmont. I have no doubt of that whatsoever.
Mr. Rankin. I just wanted to get that in the record.
Mr. Belmont. I also know many loyal Americans, unfortunately, who don't look behind some of these groups to determine their intents and purposes, and allow their names to be used where they would not otherwise do so if they took the time and trouble to check into what the organization was.
Mr. Rankin. So you don't lump them all under the term "subversive," that is what I was trying to get at.
Mr. Belmont. Right.
The Chairman. I suppose some join before an organization is infiltrated, too.
Mr. Belmont. That is correct, sir.
The Chairman. They find themselves in a mousetrap then.
Mr. Belmont. That is correct, sir; that is right.