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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? 13 (Whereupon, laughter ensued.) 14 MR. SMITH: Thank you, Your Honor, I 15 appreciate that. This one was also taken like the 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