07/01/1999
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"Once again, he has served his Nation magnificently."
"I want to urge the House to pass the rule and the bill and do it today."
"I am delighted to announce that Chief Judge Abner Mikva of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will become the new White House Counsel, effective October 1st."
"Judge Mikva, a man of uncompromising integrity and judgment, is the right person for this job."