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CG 77~22636 GAA/jar 2 — at Abner a professional-basis for approximate yeare[ [has talked with Mr. Mikva both in his office BIC and in @ courtroom on several occasions. They have been _ a opposing counsels on several cases| | stated that Mikva possesses a reputation for integrity and good character, but that Mikva was "hard to talk out of his beliefs". stated that as far as he knows Mikva is fair and free of < biases against any class of citizens or any religious or ; oe racial group, but that it is’ hard to change Mikva's views. advised Mikva appears to be in sound physical and mental health and he also possesses and has demonstrated commitment to equal justice under the law. Mikva has * demonstrated and possesses outstanding legal ability and that he can deal with complex legal problems and that he also very familiar with the courts and their processes. further stated that.“in his opinion Mikva has demonstrated the ability to manage complicated pre-trial and trial proceedings and the ability to make factual detrminations a and to communicate skillfully with jurors and witnesses. |__}statea that primarily because of Mikva's unwillingness © change his mind on certain issues, but also because of differing political affiliations, he would not recommend Mr. Mikva for the position of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge.