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_ ] Ir 161D-HQ-1077114 RCL/kde On September 12, 1994, JOHN W. REYNOLDS, United States Federal District Court (USFDC) Judge, Eastern District of Wisconsin (EDW), 517 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Room 296, (414) 297-3188, was contacted and he advised as follows: He stated he has known the appointee ABNER MIKVA since at least 1960 and that his relationship to MIKVA is both professional and social. He advised he knew MIKVA when he served in the Illinois State Legislature and then in the Congress and as a Federal Judge. He stated MIKVA has an outstanding character and reputation and that he is acquainted with several of his friends and associates, and he advised they are all fine people. He said the appointee is very honest and trustworthy as well as morally sound and a loyal citizen of the United States. He stated MIKVA is extremely able and capable, and that he has a first rate mind. He stated, to the best of his recollection, MIKVA graduated at or near the top of his class from the University of Chicago Law School. He noted one of the best assets of the appointee is that he possesses excellent judgment. He advised the appointee lives within his financial means, and he is not a known abuser of alcohol or prescription drugs nor did he associate him, in any way, with illegal drugs. He said that MIKVA is not known to harbor a bias or prejudice against any groups or individuals. He stated he was unaware of any activity or conduct in the appointee's background which might subject him to influence, pressure, coercion or compromise and/or would impact negatively on his character, reputation, judgment or discretion. He also stated the President is getting a good man, and that he highly recommends him for a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government.