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WO 77-107060 AJD:kio 2 Appeals for the District of Columbia and it is his belief that he would perform in an outstanding manner in that position. Mr. ULLMAN recommended Mr. MIKVA, with- out reservation, for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge. Representative PETER W. RODINO, JR., New Jersey, who is the Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, advised as follows: Mr. RODINO has known Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Illinois as a professional colleague since the outset of the 9lst Congress in January, 1969. Mr. RODINO and Mr. MIKVA have been very closely associated in the Congress since that time, and Mr. RODINO described Mr. MIKVA as being a man who has always enjoyed a fine reputa- tion among his fellow Members of the Congress. He likewise commands an enormous amount of respect from the Members of the House. Mr. MIKVA is a man who is very much dedicated to his country, and is committed to the work of the Congress. He has established himself as a very able and competent legislator, and is a man who has acquired broad legislative experience during his years of service in the Congress. Mr. MIKVA is a man of outstanding character, and he possesses the demeanor and the temperament necessary in someone being considered for a responsible judicial appointment. Mr. RODINO recommended Mr. MIKVA, without reservation, for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge for the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit. Representative FRANK THOMPSON, JR., New Jersey, who is the Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, advised as follows: Mr. THOMPSON began by stating that he has known Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Illinois intimately as a colleague since the time Mr. MIKVA first took his seat in the Congress in January, 1969. Mr. THOMPSON was aware of Mr. MIKVA's superb reputation prior to the time he was elected to the Congress.