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CI 161-275 possesses the highest ethics that a good lawyer should possess, Each statement that FORTAS has made to LAZARUS in the past was taken by LAZARUS at face value. LAZARUS has discussed the most intimate of business affairs with FORTAS and has determined the trust and confidence placed in FORTAS was never abrogated. In each discussion LAZARUS has had with FORTAS, FORTAS was found to be completely trustworthy in every respect, LAZARUS is of the opinton that if there were ever the slightest confliet of interest between Mr. FORTAS and his clients, FORTAS would take the necessary corrective action immediately. Mr. FORTAS has tremendous conviction for the necessity of rule by law and would go to extreme lengths to defend his conviction, FORTAS possesses great courage and has no hesttancy in using his utmost effort in connection with the cause he believes to be a right cause regardless of the fact that it may not be a popular cause, Mr. FORTAS would not "trim" his position in this regard at all, Mr. FORTAS is a sober person; he handles his foods and liquors sparingly. LAZARUS has never heard of or observed FORTAS as being the least bit intoxicated, The personal morals of FORTAS are exemplary in every way. LAZARUS has been present in the home of FORTAS on at least a dozen occasions, On each visit LAZARUS met interesting people of sound character and loyalty from the fields of Government, publishing, financial, and the business communtties, Each person LAZARUS met on these occasions at the residence of FORTAS has been considered by LAZARUS as worthwhile knowing and a credit to his own professton, The loyalty of Mr, FORTAS to the United States is unquestionable, and it could meet any test. -2-