In the July 27, 1987 issue (p. 1) Michael DeBakey denies my findings of “overcrowding of animals and improper supervision” in the animal care laboratories under his jurisdiction. He claims I “obviously [have] a convenient memory” and, according to the article, says I was “pleased by the conditions and about the high quality of the facility.”
This is not the first time that DeBakey has called me a liar in the press. To keep the record straight, here are a few quotes from my letter to him of July 5, 1983, in which I attempted to persuade him, as politely as possible, to improve conditions for the animals.
“Two large dogs were still completely unconscious. . . there was no one in the room or any indication of further care as they recovered from anesthesia. This was about 3:30 on Friday afternoon... dog with a running nose suggestive of distemper. ...
