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1 that you say this exposure causes this disease rather 2 than just associated with it or seen in workers, but 3 causes it. 4 Q In 1960 there were other areas that mined 5 amosite? 6 A Yes. 7 Q There were areas that mined crocidolite, 8 wasn't there? 9 A Yes. 10 Q He didn't find incidence of mesothelioma, 11 did he? 12 A Not at that time. 13 Q I believe the connection ofamosite and 14 mesothelioma occurred in 1972; isn't that right? 15 A The detailed study, the1964 annals, they 16 talk about ample reference to animal studies being 17 carcinogenic. 18 Q Am I correct, it was 1972 beforethe 19 causation was proved? 20 A Or a study was made, yes. 21 Q You talked about Dreessen in your direct