Representative Boggs.

We might let the record show at this point, also, that the American Bar Association has been closely associated with the Commission.

Mr. Surrey.

What does that mean? I mean what is the purpose of that remark?

Representative Boggs.

To show that the attorneys appointed are completely objective.

Mr. Surrey.

I did not imply they were not, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

Do you know Mrs. Clifford Mercer, Dorothy Mercer?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer on the grounds it may incriminate me.

Mr. Jenner.

Do you know Mr. Clifford Mercer?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer; same reason.

Mr. Jenner.

Do you know of a photoengraving company in Dallas, 2027 Young Street, Monks Bros.?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer on the grounds it may incriminate me.

Mr. Jenner.

Do you know J. T. Monk or J. T. Monk, Jr.?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer, same grounds.

Mr. Jenner.

Did you have one of the workmen, printing workmen, at Johnson Printing Co., set type for the copy which appears on Commission Exhibit No. 996?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer on the grounds it may tend to incriminate me.

Mr. Jenner.

And thereafter, after that type was set, have photographs made of that type?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer; same reason.

Mr. Jenner.

Do you know Mr. Bernard Weissman?

Mr. Surrey.

No. We are in another field now, I gather.

Mr. Jenner.

Well, I don't want to represent to you that it is.

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer on the ground it may tend to incriminate me.

Mr. Jenner.

Have you had any business relations with a man by the name of Bernard Weissman?

Mr. Surrey.

If this is in your opinion still part of the other--concerning these leaflets, then I will plead the fifth amendment.

Mr. Jenner.

Mr. Chief Justice, with the policy of the Commission to be fully fair to all witnesses, may I respond to the witness and say to him there is that possibility.

The Chairman.

There is that possibility; yes--that is a sufficient statement.

Mr. Jenner.

And being that possibility, do you wish to decline to answer the question on the ground an answer may tend to incriminate you?

Mr. Surrey.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

Mr. Chief Justice, unless you or other members of the Commission have some questions on this line of examination, I will not ask further questions with respect to it--unless you gentlemen desire to ask questions.

The Chairman.

Any further questions, Congressman Boggs?

Representative Boggs.

Was anyone associated with you in the publication of this leaflet?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer on the ground it may tend to incriminate me.

The Chairman.

Did General Walker have anything to do with it?

Mr. Surrey.

I decline to answer on the ground it may tend to incriminate me but, no.

The Chairman.

What? Now you have opened that up, sir--if you say--was your answer no, or is your answer that you claim the privilege?

Mr. Surrey.

My answer is that I claim the privilege, sir.

The Chairman.

That is different.
Senator COOPER. May I just ask one question? To return for a moment to this book that you printed with newspaper clippings--what was your purpose in printing it?

Mr. Surrey.

As a memento, primarily.
Senator COOPER. You had no other purpose?

Mr. Surrey.

No, sir.
Senator COOPER. Didn't you really have the purpose of impugning the work of this Commission and giving the implication that it would not go fully and thoroughly into all questions?

Mr. Surrey.

No, sir. This was not the intent; no.