Discussion on Senator McCarthy tactics in relation to the Army. Archive film 94421

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Senator Joe McCarthy interest.  McCarthy has allegedly overstepped the line in his methods of questioning army personnel.  Secretary Stevens makes a statement: 'Because the purpose and meaning of the memorandum have been misinterpreted I wish at this time to make certain things clear.  I did not at that meeting and have not receipted at any time from any of the principles on which I stand.  I shall never accede to the abuse of army personnel under any circumstances including committee hearings.  I shall never accede to them being brow-beaten or humiliated.  I do not intend to allow them to be deprived them of the long-established practice that they have the advice of counsel when the matter under consideration is of potential interest to me as Secretary.  I want to make it perfectly clear, that should such abuses occur in any quarter in the future I shall once again take all steps at my disposal to protect the rights of individuals in this department.'

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