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‘personal integrity, outstanding character, and common “legal ability and competence as evidenced by his successful CG 77-22636 AAK:meb Illinois, was interviewed by vised b6 that he has known MIKVA £6r 29 years since ! A served-as b7C a law clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Judge MINTON at the . same time WALKER was the law clerk for the Chief Justice “of the U.S. Supreme Court. He stated that he considers MIKVA to be a personal friend who possesses high standards of sense. WALKER further stated that MIKVA has always been a fair individual who has no biases against any class of citizens, or any religious or racial groups. He further. stated that MIKVA has excellent self-control and is even- tempered. WALKER advised that to the best of his knowledge MIKVA is of sound mental and physical health. WALKER also stated MIKVA possesses a strong commitment to equal justice under the law. WALKER cited MIKVA's service in both the state and federal legislatures as indicative of this commitment. “WALKER also stated that MIKVA has outstanding private law practice and service in both state and federal government. WALKER noted that in the past he has used MIKVA’S law firm due to MIKVA's outstanding legal. competence. He also advised that MIKVA is most certainly capable of dealing with complex legal problems and has a high aptitude for legal scholarship and writing. MIKVA also has extensive familiarity with courts and their proceedings, and would be able and willing to manage complicated pretrial and trial proceedings. WALKER further advised that MIKVA has the ability to weigh conflicting testimony, make factual legal determinations and communicate skillfully with jurors and witnesses. WALKER concluded by stating he considers MIKVA to be an outstanding candidate for the position of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge and that he would highly recommend him for that position.