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Page 1055 1 We have labeled them with each juror's 2 number. They are all identical, but apparently there 3 is some confusion. | 4 Your Honor, as I mentioned, this is the 5 deposition of John Thomas. We apologize in advance. 6 This is a lengthy reading. 7 This will be our longest deposition reading, 8 I think, for the trial, so please bear with us. 9 This deposition was taken on April 3rd, 10 1991. 11 THE COURT: You didn't think we wouldn't 12 bear with you, did you? I 13 (Whereupon, laughter ensued.) 14 MR. SMITH: Thank you, Your Honor, I j 15 appreciate that. This one was also taken like the j 16 last one in' the United States District Court for the 17 Eastern District of Virginia. 18 Again, taken in the cases captioned in re: 19 All Asbestos Cases. 20 READING OF DEPOSITION OF JOHN HENRY THOMAS, II 21 TAKEN ON APRIL 3, 1991