If we had treated asbestos with respect in the beginning--and if not for smoking, which dramatically compounds the risk of disease as a result of asbestos--and it was used in controlled conditions, we wouldn't be having the kinds of concerns we have. But I remember, before I was the physician there, stories of people taking asbestos fibre and making it into snowballs to throw at each other and the industry of the day claiming there was no risk in any way. So finding the appropriate balance is key. I look forward to the results of the discussions.
On June 20th, 2011. See this statement in context.