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Abe Fortas anything which would cause him to question Mr. Fortas' 6 character, associates, reputation or loyalty and he recommended him for a position of trust and confidence. b7D tes aad For ter —wivinsd Ip weseiay fiz of Arnold, Fortas an orter, vise n Washington, D. C., that he first met Mr. Fortas in 1934 when they were both working for the Securities and Exchange Commission. He said that his association with Mr. Fortas continued and that he joined the law firm when it was formed in the late 1940's. He continued that Mr. Fortas is a moderate aan in his actionSand said that he is a man who believes that compromise is not part of his way of doing things. dHe said there could never be any question regarding the morals and personal habits of Mr. Fortas and added that his reputation, character and associates are unimpeachable. He said Mr. Fortas is a loyal citizen of the United States and he recommended him for a position of trust and confidence. Charles Fahy, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, for the District of Columbia Circuit, advised in Washington, D. C., that he has known Mr. Fortas both professionally and socially for the last twenty-five years. He said their paths have crossed often and he has gained a very high opinion and regard for Mr. Fortas' legal ability. He said they had served together on the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit and that Mr. Fortas has submitted several written briefs to the United States Court of Appeals. Judge Fahy said all of Mr. Fortas' work has been outstanding. He said Mr. Fortas' reputation, conduct and loyalty are above reproach and he recommended him for a position of trust and confidence with the Government. Clark Clifford, a senior partner in the law firm of Clifford and Miller, advised in Washington, D. C., that he has known Mr. Fortas for over fifteen years. He said he has had a great deal of contact with Mr. Fortas during the past year in connection with their duties as counsels to President Johnson. He described Mr, Fortas as an honest, intelligent, -~-6-