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é | WFO 77-107060 AJDskda 1 _ The following Members of the House of Representatives were interviewed by sf or March 22, 1979. Representative DON EDWARDS, California, advised as follows: Mr. EDWARDS began by stating that he is aware that representative ABNER MIKVA of Illinois is beina considered for appointment to position of Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit and, in his opinion, a better choice could not have been made. Mr. MIKVA is a man who is absolutely loyal to the United States and its institutions. He is, without a doubt, the most popular member of the House of Representatives. He popularity derives from the fact that he is a decent, amiable "four square" man. Mr. EDWARDS declaired that while Mr. MIKVA's departure from the House of Representatives will be a loss for that body. His appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals will be a "great day for America". Mr. EDWARDS declared Jthat <— he recommends ABNER MIKVA for the position of Circuit Judge of the Court of Appeals, not only without reservation, but also with great enthusiasm. Representative DAWSON MATHIS, Georgia, advised as follows: Mr. MATHIS has enjoyed a close professional association with Representative ABNER MIKVA as a colleague in the House of Representatives for the past 8 years. He described Mr. MIKVA as being one of the most honest men that he has ever known. Mr. MIKVA's personal integrity is above question and he is noted for being fair and imparital. He possesses all those traits essential for someone being considered for appointment to the Bench. He is a man of excellent moral character, and one who is very much dedicated to his country and to the work of the Congress. He is held in very high esteem by his fellow members in the House. Mr. MATHTS recommended Mr. MIKVA, without reservation, for the position U.S. Circuit Judge. b6 b7c