Lasker was recommended by Senator Robert Kennedy .
Lasker was temporarily held up by Senator Jacob K. Javits , but he was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 24 , 1968 , and received commission the same day .
Lasker was recommended by Senator Robert Kennedy and temporarily held up by Senator Jacob K. Javits , but he was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 24 , 1968 , and received commission the same day .