Will you examine the article again, please, and state whether just above the paragraph pointed out to you there is the description of a telegram sent by Russell Fluent, chairman, and Jerry O’Connell, executive secretary of the Progressive Party to Judge Medina. Do you see it? Mr. O’CONNELL. Yes, I see that. Mr. TAVENNER. Will you read it into the record, please? Mr. O’CONNELL (reading): Russell Fluent, chairman, and Jerry O’Connell, executive secretary of the Progressive Party, wired Medina “Thousands of members are shocked at your willful, unlawful, and unconstitutional attempt to deny any defense to the Communist Party leaders now on trial.” Mr. WILLIS. That was sent by whom to whom? Mr. O’CONNELL. This paper---- Mr. WILLIS. Alleged to have been sent by whom to whom? What does the paper say? Mr. O’CONNELL. The paper says: Russell Fluent, chairman, and Jerry O’Connell, executive secretary of the Progressive Party wired Medina “Thousands of members shocked at your willful, unlawful, and unconstitutional attempt to deny any defense to the Communist Party leaders now on trial.” Mr. TAVENNER. Did you send that wire? Mr. O’CONNELL. I can’t remember sending any such wire. Mr. TAVENNER. Would you state in view of the report of the Daily Worker that the wire was not sent? Mr. O’CONNELL. Well, I just have no recollection of sending that wire, myself sending it. It is a long time ago and I don’t know who wrote that story or how it was acquired or anything. I can’t remember. I just can’t remember sending any wire in that connection. Mr. TAVENNER. I desire to offer the document in evidence and ask that it be marked “O’Connell Exhibit No. 5” for identification purposes only, and to be made a part of the committee files. Mr. WILLIS. It is so ordered. Mr. O’CONNELL. I might say your showing me this paper is the first time that has ever been called to my attention. Mr. TAVENNER. The sending of this telegram to Judge Medina was not the first occasion you have publicly come to the support of the Communist Party, is it? Mr. O’CONNELL. Well, I wouldn’t want to say that I came to the support of the Communist Party. As a progressive American, I believe that all people regardless of their political opinions and beliefs are entitled to their political rights and civil liberties, whether they be Communists or not. Mr. TAVENNER. According to your statement, do you consider that the Communist Party is a political party? Mr. O’CONNELL. As far as my information is concerned, I know there are findings by the Congress that it is not, but---- Mr. TAVENNER. And also by the courts? Mr. O’CONNELL. I don’t recall any by the courts. I can’t recall any case by the courts. Cases I can recall hold otherwise. Mr. SCHERER. There are court cases.