:52:05
I cant do this.
:52:06
Ill make this simple.
:52:08
You read that statement,
or go straight to jail for contempt.
:52:13
-Jail?
-Jail.
:52:15
Just read the damn statement.
:52:27
"I, Peter Appleton...."
:52:35
Mr. Appleton, the Committees patience
is wearing thin.
:52:41
I understand that, Mr. Chairman.
:52:45
Im sorry.
:52:59
Im sorry.
:53:01
It occurs to me theres a bigger issue
than whether or not Im a Communist.
:53:07
Bigger issue?
There is no bigger issue.
:53:10
Actually, not to be contrary,
I think there is.
:53:17
Gosh, I dont quite know what to say.
:53:28
Fact is, I....
:53:30
Ive never been a man
of great conviction.
:53:35
I never saw the percentage in it.
:53:39
And quite frankly...
:53:41
...I suppose...
:53:44
...I lacked the courage.
:53:48
See, Im not like Luke Trimble.
:53:51
He had the market cornered
on those things.
:53:54
I never met the guy, but I feel
like Ive gotten to know him.
:53:59
The thing is, I cant help wondering
what hed say...