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WFO 77-107060 3 Mr. CORMAN has known Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Illinois on both a personal and professional basis since the outset of the 9lst Congress in January, 1969. They have visited in each others homes and have worked very closely together on the House Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. CORMAN stressed the very high esteem that he has for Mr. MIKVA and expressed his belief that Mr. MIKVA is deserving of an appointment to a responsible judicial position of trust. Mr. MIKVA possesses an even temperament and has an excellent knowledge of the law. He is a man who has demonstrated his dedication both to his country and to the work of the Congress. His moral character, personal integrity, and reputation are above question. He is likewise held in very high regard by his professional associates on Capitol Hill. Mr. CORMAN recommended Mr. MIKVA, without reservation, for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit. . Representative JOSEPH L. FISHER, Virginia, advised as follows: Mr. FISHER has, himself, served in the House of Representatives for the past four years, and during that period of time has come to know Representative ABNER J. MIKVA of Illinois quite well. He noted that he and Mr. MIKVA sit together at meetings of the Committee On Ways and Means. They have worked closely together on matters of mutual legislative interest that have come before the Congress and he has been very well impressed by Mr. -MIKVA's ability, integrity and dedication to the work of the Congress. Mr. MIKVA is an extraordinarily well balanced individual and a decent man in every respect. Mr. FISHER recommended Mr. MIKVA without reservation, for appointment to the position of Circuit Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judicial Circuit. Represenative JOHN J. DUNCAN, Tennessee, advised as follows: . 24