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CG 77-22636 JLF:jjp L On March 21, 1979, Circuit Judge William J. Bauer, United States Court of Appeals, was interviewed at the Dirksen Building, Dearb » Chicago, Illinois, by Special Agent (SA) b6 b7C Judge Bauer advised that he has known Abner J. Mikva since 1957 when both Mikva and Bauer's law partner were freshmen senators in the Illinois State Legislature. Since this meeting Bauer has known Mikva both professionally and personally. Bauer stated that Mikva possesses, and has a good reputation for, integrity, good character, common sense and that he is experienced, fair, even-tempered, free of biases against any class of citizen or any religious or racial group. Mikva is of sound physical and mental health and has demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law. Mikva has demonstrated outstanding legal ability and competence, as evidenced by substantial legal experience and has the ability to deal with complex legal problems. Mikva has the aptitude for legal scholarship and writing, the familiarity with courts and their processes and the ability and willingness to manage complicated pre-trial and trial proceedings, including the ability to weigh conflicting testimony; make factual determinations, and communicate skillfully with jurors and witnesses. Judge Bauer stated that he would recommend Mikva for the position of United States Court of Appeals Judge and that he believes Mikva will make a fine Judge. -85-