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1 principle at least that the -- that there is a need
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2 for long residence time of whatever the offending
3 factor in the body before the effect will be initiated
4 such that the triggering event to cause the eventual
5 mesothelioma.
6 And as I say, we do not understand those
7 mechanisms, but we do understand that there is a vast
8 difference in the way and the time interval to which
9 chrysotile resides in the body as opposed to these
10 others.
11 Q Okay. Doctor, I would like to turn your
12 attention now to a different area, and I believe you
13 understand that this case involves some allegations of
14 exposure to brake and clutch parts?
15 A Yes, sir.
16 Q Okay. Did you ever have occasion to conduct
17 your own research to determine if those kinds of
18 exposures are harmful to human beings?
19 A You have asked a question that is difficult
20 to answer because I didn't do it specifically to
21 determine if those concentrations were harmful to