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CG 77-22636 MAK meb On March 22, 1979, MICHAEL P. BILANDIC, Mayor, City of Chicago,2 Street, Chicago, was interviewed by SA He advised he has known MIKVA since 1969 when he met him while he was an Alderman for the City of Chicago and MIKVA was involved in state politics. ; BILANDIC stated that MIKVA certainly has the reputation for, and certainly possesses, high personal integrity, excellent character and common sense. MIKVA also has no racial or religious biases, is fair in his dealings with others and is even-tempered. BILANDIC further advised that MIKVA possesses a commitment to -equal justice under the laws for all people. BILANDIC reiterated that MIKVA has no prejudices against any class of citizens whatsoever. ; BILANDIC stated tht MIKVA is definitely of sound mental and physical health. He noted that a person would have to be healthyto endure the difficult political campaigns that MIKVA has engaged in to become an elected federal representative. BILANDIC stated that he admired MIKVA's durability in those campaigns. BILANDIG advised that MIKVA has consistently demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law. BILANDIC also stated he feels MIKVA possesses outstanding legal abilityand competence, as evidenced by his successful private law practice and his service in both state and federal legislatures. BILANDIC also feels that MIKVA will be able to deal with complex legal problems and he has an aptitude for legal scholarship and writing. MIKVA further has familiarity with courts and their proceedings. BILANDIC stated that MIKVA has the ability to and desire to manage complicated pretrial and trial pro- ceedings, the ability to weigh conflicting testimony, make factual legal determinations and to communicate skillfully with jurors and witnesses. . BILANDIC stated he highly recommends MIKVA for the position of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge. -76- b6 b7c