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WFO 77-107060 2 Mr. SIMON described Mr. MIKVA as being a man of the highest integrity and a man of unquestioned loyalty to his country. It is his belief that Mr. MIKVA is qualified in every respect for appointment to a responsible judicial position of trust. He possesses a very fine legal mind and has the temperament required of a Judge. Mr. MIKVA enjoys the respect and admiration of his colleaques in the House and is especially noted for his consideration of others. Mr. SIMON recommended Mr. MIKVA without reservation, for appointment to the position of U. S. Circuit Judge. Representative DAN ROSTENKOWSKI, Illinois, advised as follows: Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI has known Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Illinois, both personally and professionally for approximately the past 22 years. Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI's Congressional District and Mr. MIKVA's District adjoin each other. In addition to their service_in the U. S. Congress, Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI and Mr. MIKVA also served together in the Illinois Legislature. Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI described Mr. MIKVA as being a very enlightened legislator who has always been noted for being tactful and considerate in his dealings with his professional colleagues. As an example of this, Mr. MIKVA successfully handled some extremely large and complexed issues that were of direct concern to his Congressional District. His professional conduct has earned him the respect of his associates in the House. Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI went on to say that he is aware that Mr. MIKVA enjoys an excellent reputation among the legal community of the State of Illinois. Mr. MIKVA possesses a fine legal mind and also has the temperament necessary for a Federal Judge. Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI emphasized that he knows of nothing in Mr. MIKVA's background which would in anyway reflect adversely upon him. He is a man very much dedicated both to his country and to the work of the Congress. Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI recommended Mr. MIKVA, without reservation, for appointment to the position of U. S. Circuit dudge.