02/02/1932
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"I have borne in mind your long continued and earnest representations as to this appointment."
"The Department of Justice, after careful investigation, as early as last June indicated its disapproval of Mr. Michel for this position."
"The Attorney General has given you his reasons therefor."
"It is apparent, therefore, that I have an independent obligation, as President, to nominate men for the federal judiciary who are not subject to any question as to their fitness."