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(Drislane - Purcell) 280 1 Q At the end of Exhibit W there is a P.S., could you 2 read that? This is the letter to you and a P.S. from Mr. 3 Stef1? 4 A Yeah, I see that. 5 Q The P.S. reads, quote, I have just been advised 6 that the AIA/NA testimony will be presented on Friday 10/15 7 in Chicago. Perhaps you would care to be present, closed 8 quote. 9 This would be Mr. Stefl alerting you to the 10 testimony of the AIA, the Asbestos Information Association 11 and proposing that you might wanted to attend; is that right? 12 A That's what he's apparently suggesting, yes. 13 Q Did you attend? 14 A No, I did not. 15 Q Why didn't you attend? 16 A I had other things to do. 17 Q Did you ever attend any AIA meetings? 18 MR. FRIESTEDT: Objection to form. 19 A Yes. 20 Q When did you first attend an AIA meeting? 21 A I can't -- I can't recall. 22 Q What were the circumstances where you first 23 attended one? A.S.E. Reporting Service (518) 458-1091