Jimmy Carter actually said...

Before making recommendations, the Attorney General shall consider whether public notice of the vacancy has been given and an affirmative effort has been made to identify qualified candidates.

Context

Executive Order 12097—Merit Selection of United States District Judges

11/07/1978

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