Dr. Peters. No; I do not.
Mr. Specter. What was the cause of death in your opinion?
Dr. Peters. I would assume that it was irreversible damage to the centers in the brain which control the heart and respiration.
Mr. Specter. Have you talked to any representatives of the Federal Government about this matter prior to today?
Dr. Peters. No; I have not.
Mr. Specter. And prior to the time the court reporter came in, did you and I have a brief discussion as to the nature of this deposition and the questions that I would ask you?
Dr. Peters. No; I was not informed as to any specific questions. I knew the general nature of the testimony which I would give.
Mr. Specter. From the discussion?
Dr. Peters. From the letter I had received from the counsel signed by Mr. Rankin.
Mr. Specter. And did you and I have a brief conversation here in this room today before the court reporter came in?