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CG 77~22636 2 He felt that the applicant had the ability and willingness to Manage complicated pre-trial and trial proceedings including the ability to weigh conflicting testimony and make factual determinations. He felt that he was tops in his legal abilities and could communicate Skillfully with the jurors and witnesses. The experience that he has gained as a Congressman would complement his ability to perform the duties of a United States Court of Appeals Judge. Judge Cummings felt that this was the best possible appointment and regretted that the applicant would’ be leaving his Congressional post. He stated that he has occasional social contacts with the applicant which is mainly in the Chicago area. Although he visits the Washington, D.C., area frequently he rarely ever sees the applicant there. He stated that nothing negative has come to his attention concerning the applicant. Everything that he has heard about the applicant has been outstanding. ; Judge Cummings further stated that he would highly xecommend Abner Mikva to be on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Washington, -82-