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“Assistant U.S. attorney C.J. Williams described Ms. Rose's ability to quickly comprehend complex issues. Former assistant U.S. attorney Bob Teig, who retired last year after 31 years, said Thursday that Rose will make an ``excellent'' Federal judge. He went on to say: She has experience in the courtroom and as an administrator. She has a broad view of the federal legal system and she's very intelligent. Stephanie will make a great addition to the federal bench. U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett said: She is very skilled. She doesn't have a personal agenda. She goes by the law. U.S. District Judge John Jarvey of the Southern District said her prosecution record is impressive, noting ``Stephanie has won the respect of prosecutors and defense lawyers.'' Ms. Rose is also a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the academy is limited to just 250 attorneys whose primary focus is on trial advocacy. Membership in this distinguished group is by invitation only, with unanimous approval by the Board of Governors. So Ms. Rose is 1 of only 15 women on the academy. Mr. Leon Spies, the gentleman who nominated Ms. Rose for the academy, said he nominated her because she exhibited exactly what the organization strives for, ``the highest quality of trial advocacy and ethical responsibilities to clients and the law.'' If confirmed--and I am sure she will be confirmed--Ms.…”