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Abe Fortas — Part 3
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at that time,
Wi the Moot Court Training at
Yale Law School. stated he has tad extremely
close contact with the appointee since 1951 when he joined the
firm of Arnold, Fortas, and Porter, and they have practiced
closely together on anti-trust cases. He said he has also
had a great deal of social contact with the appointee and his
wife at social dinners at their home at 3025 N Street, N, W.,
where they presently reside. He described FORTAS as the
"greatest lawyer who ever came down the pike." He said the
appointee is very thorough and his attention to details is
incredible. He remarked that FORTAS has an incredible ability
to single out a clean-cut scheme from a mass of information.
He said that in legal discussions with the appointee,
the appointee "sharpens up the thinking of the other attorneys -
and if he leaves the firm, it will be a great loss.
stated that he considers the appointee °”
to be a loyal American citizen and there is certainly no question
concerning his moral character, integrity, personal habits,
or associates. He added that the appointee enjoys a very good
reputation, both personal and professional. In conclusion,
he advised he would give the appointee his highest recommendation
for a position of trust and confidence.
The White House Office bé
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On July 20, 1965 Officer,
The White House Office, advise that her
files contained no record regarding the appointee,
On July 20, a) a (OC, of
Records, The White House O ce, advise 1s records contained
no additional pertinent information concerning the appointee.
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