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Abe Fortas Robert F. Kennedy, United States Senator from Mew York, stated he has no personal knowledge of Mr. Fortas and has met him on only one or two occasions. He advised that, to his knowledge, Mr. Fortas is a reputable attorney and said he bas heard nothing of an unfavorable nature concerning hin. Senator Kennedy stated he is unable to furnish any additional information regarding Mr. Fortas or offer a "concrete or positive” recommendation concerning hin. Bourke B. Hickenlooper, United States Senator froa Iowa, advised he bas met Mr. Fortas on two or three occasions, but said he has not had sufficient contact with Mr. Fortas to develop a firm opinion of him. Senator Hickenlooper stated he does not feel qualified to make any recommendation regarding Mr. Fortas. Norris Cotton, United States Senator from Mew Hampshire, advised he has heard that Mr. Fortas is an outstanding attorney. Senator Cotton said he has had no personal ageociation with Mr. Fortas and, therefore, is unable to make any further comments concerning him. Paul H. Douglas, United States Senator from Illinois, advised he has heard of Mr. Fortas through the years, and he deacribed Mr. Fortas by reputation as “an extremely able fellow." He stated he has heard nothing of an unfavorable nature concerning Er. Fortas' character, associates, reputation or loyalty. Senator Douglas advised he does not feel qualified to make any further comments regarding Mr. Fortas due to his lack of personal knowledge of Mr. Fortas. Everett M. Dirksen, United States Senator from Illinois, advised he has had no close personal contact with Mr. Fortas. He said he knows very little about Mr. Fortas, except for the fact he enjoys an excellent reputation as far as his legal knowledge and ability are concerned. Senator Dirkeen stated he has received no unfavorable information concerning Mr. Fortas' character, associates, reputation or loyalty. He waved be would be unable to make any further comments regarding . Fortas.