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CG 77-22636 GOLDBERGER highly recommended the applicant for appointment as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals, ALAN L, REINSTEIN, Senior Partner, advised he has known the applicant since 1956, and worked closely with him when the applicant was a partner in the captioned firm, REINSTEIN described the applicant as a hard worker, highly intelligent, responsible, possessing keen analytical powers, and a high order of legal ability. He stated the applicant has absolutely the highest integrity and in REINSTEIN's opinion, the applicant is a unique public figure in that he is truly selfiess. REINSTEIN stated that the applicant has held pivotal positions of power in law firms, state and Federal legislatures, but continues to live in modest circumstances of middle class respectability. This indicates to REINSTEIN that the applicant is not a self~seeking person, REINSTEIN stated that the applicant is a keen lawyer and always negotiated on behalf of his clients in an aggressive, yet responsible manner, However, with regard to his own compensation, the applicant always deferred to the judgment of his partners and was easily satisfied with any arrangement. REINSTEIN advised the applicant has a good reputation and in several hotly contested political campaigns, no hint of scandal ever touched the applicant. REINSTEIN observed that the applicant's fund raising in his political campaigns was always aimed at gathering small contributions from many rather than large amounts from a few. REINSTEIN stated he has never heard the applicant raise his voice and has found him to be even-tempered, stable, level-headed, kindly, and courteous. He stated the applicant has demonstrated physical stamina in his political campaigns and believes the applicant has no health problems.