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.

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