Let me say that I think you have made a great addition to the information that is already on file concerning the activities of the Communist Party. But, chiefly, you have made a great contribution in substantiating, in large part, the testimony that was given by Mrs. Barbara Hartle and other witnesses who gave information here last June. For that we are very appreciative. I want to say just a word about Mrs. Hartle. As you know, she is presently serving in the prison in West Virginia, a Federal penitentiary in West Virginia. I think she certainly exhibited a great deal of courage and a great deal of American spirit in giving the testimony that she did. Mr. Dennett, as far as the particular testimony you have given about your expulsion from the Communist Party is concerned, the experience that you had is similar to the experience of other persons who have been expelled from the Communist Party. I think, of course, that you should be proud to have been expelled by the Communist Party. And I trust that, while you might at times find yourself in the same position of following the same line that the Communist Party does at the present time, that you no longer cling to the philosophy that we know the Communist Party represents here in the United States, that is, the philosophy of the Soviet Union, which intends of course, to rule the world eventually, whether it be by changing governments by peaceful means or by overthrowing it by force and violence. We say it has been a great pleasure to hear your very fine testimony, and let me say also that I agree that you have been a very intelligent and truthful witness. Mr. MOULDER. With our thanks and gratitude, you are excused. Mr. DENNETT. Thank you, sir. I wish to say, upon my being excused, that I want to extend my greatest appreciation to the patience of Mr. Tavenner, who has been the counsel to examine me. It has been a pleasure to work with a gentleman who is as well versed and who knows what he is doing as well as Mr. Tavenner. And I want to thank Mr. Wheeler for the patience that he had, and the committee as well. Mr. MOULDER. Call the next witness, Mr. Tavenner. Mr. TAVENNER. Mr. Abraham Cohen. Mr. MOULDER. Hold up your right hand. Mr. Photographer, when you take your picture, would you stand to the right or left so I can swear the witness. Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give before this congressional committee will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Mr. COHEN. I do. TESTIMONY OF ABRAHAM ARTHUR COHEN, ACCOMPANIED BY HIS COUNSEL, EDWARD E. HENRY Mr. TAVENNER. What is your name, please, sir? Mr. COHEN. Abraham Arthur Cohen. (Whereupon a brief disturbance occurred in the corridor outside the door of the hearing room.) Mr. TAVENNER. Let’s proceed. Mr. MOULDER. Please be seated. We will have order in the hearing room, please. Mr. TAVENNER. Will everyone be seated, please.