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WFO 77-107060 AJD:dmm 1 The followin ouse of Representatives were interviewed by SA on March 21, 1979: Representative TOM RAILSBACK, Illinois, advised as follows: , Mr. RAILSBACK first came to know Representative ABNER J. MIKVA, Illinois, in 1963. At that time they were both Members of the House of Representatives of : the State of Illinois. Mr. RAILSBACK has enjoyed a professiona association with Mr. MIKVA since that time and holds him in very high esteem. Mr. RAILSBACK declared that in his opinion Mr. _MIKVA was one of the best legislatars in the Illinois House of Representatives during his tenure there and is now one of the best legislators in the U. S. House of Representatives. Mr. MIKVA possesses a superior intellect and is noted for being fair and objective in his dealings with his fellow Members of the Congress. Mr. MIKVA's dedication to his country is above question and he possesses all those traits essential for appointment to a responsible judicial position of trust. He is a man of total honesty and has the temperament necessary for a judge. Mr. MIKVA enjoys an excellent reputation amoung his professional colleagues and his moral character is likewise above question. Mr. RAILSBACK is aware that Mr. MIKVA is being considered for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit and it is his belief that he is well qualified in every respect for appointment to this position. Mr. RAILSBACK recommended Mr. MIKVA without reservation, for the position of Circuit Judge. Representative HENRY J. HYDE, Illinois, advised as follows: 22 b6 b7c