Frederick Vanderbilt Field invokes Fifth Amendment before Tydings Committee in DC

The speaker firmly denies any involvement in espionage or Communist Party activities, invoking the Fifth Amendment to refuse testimony on political affiliations. They criticize the government's use of intimidation tactics against critics, emphasizing the need for democratic progress and peace. The speaker repeatedly reaffirms their right to decline answering questions that may be self-incriminating.

What is the speaker's stance on being labeled as an espionage agent for the Soviet Union?

How does the speaker respond to questions about their relationship with the Communist Party?

What constitutional right does the speaker invoke when declining to answer questions?

What is the speaker's view on standing apart from others who decline to answer similar questions?

What does the speaker suggest about the government's use of the question 'Are you a communist?'