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R (next page) Friday 11/21/69 An outstanding jurist, who would have brought great credit to the Supreme Court of the United States, has been rejected by the United States Senate. a majority of people in I deeply regret this action. I believe the nation regrets it. Especially I deplore the nature of the attacks that have been made upon this distinguished man. His integrity is unimpeachable, his ability unquestioned. His convictions Convictions us are badly needed on the Court a This strong The notion u forilinate that There is a saving grace: Clement Haynsworth's ability and judgment will remain available to the judiciary through his continuance as Chief Judge of one of the largest and busiest Appellate Courts in the nation. The country is S fortunate that this is SO its 24 sessons which who the Carn return for In January I will nominate another Associate Justice. This as was the case with wy university of judge selection, toom will be on all fours with my commitments to the American people before my election as President a year ago. consistation