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CG 77-22636 _ RPK/ejb Co-~Counsel 9, at Chicago, Illinois was interviewed by SA oncerning the candidacy of Abner J. Mikva For Judge é U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit. dvised he has known Mr. Mikva for approximately 20 years, however he has not had any per social contact with Mr. Mikva for the past two years advised in his opinion Mr. Mikva possesses and has a reputation for integrity, good character, and common sense. Mr, Mikva is a fair, experienced and even tempered attorney and has never demonstra- ted any bias against any religious or racial group. Mr. Mikva »é6 is of sound physical and mental health. Mr. Mikva has also bic demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law as he possesses and has demonstrated outstanding legal ability and competence. Mr. Mikva has had substantial legal experience thereby allowing him to deal with complex legal problems. He has demonstrated an aptitude for legal scholarship and writing and possesses familiarity with courts a ir processes, In the past, Mr. Mikva has demonstrated to an ability to _ weigh conflicting testimony and make factual determinations and. to communicate skillfully with jurors and witnesses. At this point] pdvised he has, in the past, been involved with Mr, MIkva in various legal proceeding ich Mr. Mikva has demonstrated many of these qualities. oncluded he would very highly recommend Mr. Mikva for the position of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge. -22-