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On the recordNovember 7, 1978
The Attorney General shall assist the President by recommending to the President persons to be considered for appointment who are qualified to be district judges.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Executive Order 12097—Merit Selection of United States District Judges

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