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Page 2199 1 That is thought today; isn't that correct? 2 MR. IGNATOWSKI: Objection. 3 THE COURT: Overruled. 4 A Depends what you call low. Certainly there 5 is an increased risk if you smoke. 6 If you are exposed to asbestos, they act 7 together to greatly multiply the risk, and it reduces 8 the risk for those who don't smoke. 9 Q You have read the work of Dr. Selikoff, 10 haven't you? 11 A Yes. 12 Q Are you aware that, even back as far as 13 1967, he addressed the entire Asbestos Workers union 14 hierarchy, didn't he? 15 MR. IGNATOWSKI: Objection as to -- 16 A He addressed members of the union. 17 THE COURT: Overruled. 18 Q At Chicago their annual convention? 19 A That is correct. 20 Q There were representatives of the Asbestos 21 Workers union from all over the country?