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WFO 77-107045 AID :kio 4 Mr. MICHEL went on to say that he is aware that Mr. MIRKVA is being considered for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit. In that regard, although Mr. MICHEL and Mr. MIKVA are of differing political philosophies, Mr. MICHEL would not hesitate to endorse Mr. MIKVA for appointment to this responsible position of trust. Mr. MICHEL recommends Mr. MIKVA, without reservation, for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge. ; Representative JOHN J. RHODES, Arizona, who is the Minority Leader of the House, advised as follows: Mx. RHODES has known Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Lllinois as a professional colleague since the outset of the 91st Congress in January, 1969, and con- siders him to be a thoroughly honest, decent and honorable Man. Mr. RHODES noted that although he and Mr. MIKVA are of differing political philosophies, he is of the belief that Mr. MIKVA is well qualified in every respect for appointment to the position,of Circuit Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit. Mr. RHODES recommends Mr. MIKVA for appointment - to this responsible judicial position of trust. Representative MELVIN PRICE, Illinois, who is the Chairman of the Committee on the Armed Services, advised as follows: Mr. PRICE has known Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Illinois since the start of the 9lst Congress in January, 1969, and holds him in very high esteem. Mr. PRICE described Mr. MIKVA as being a very capable and able legislator and a very fine attorney. Mr. MIKVA is a gentleman who is well regarded by his associates in the House. Mr. PRICE is aware that Mr. MIKVA is being con- sidered for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia 19