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CG 77-22636 " 3 Spalding stated his impression of the applicant is that he is an exemplary member of the bar and of the United States Congress. Spalding has heard nothing but favorable comments from others about the applicant and has no reason to question his loyalty. — Spalding has only "second hand" information on the applicant's legal ability but noted that the applicant held an important position on. the University of Chicago Law Review and was also a partner in a respected law firm. Spalding advised that the applicant's reputation as a practicing attorney is a good one. Spalding said the applicant as an Illinois State and Federal legislator has represented districts having many ethnic and racial groups. He believes it. unlikely that the applicant could have concealed a bias toward any group of ¢itizens during his many election campaigns, ‘ Spalding has no information that the applicant's appointment as a judge to the United States Court of Appeals would result:iin any conflict of interest and he highly © recommended the applicant for that appointment. — -~16-