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==Home state support for judicial nomination==
==Home state support for judicial nomination==
Shortly before his death, Senator Thomas released a statement which asserts that Honaker "has a broad range of experience over the last thirty years in both state and federal courts in Wyoming. While his credentials are certainly outstanding, I am particularly impressed with his character and his values which are deeply rooted in Wyoming. He has the right judicial philosophy — he knows the importance of interpreting the law while not legislating from the bench."
Shortly before his death, Senator Thomas released a statement which asserts that Honaker "has a broad range of experience over the last thirty years in both state and federal courts in Wyoming. While his credentials are certainly outstanding, I am particularly impressed with his character and his values which are deeply rooted in Wyoming. He has the right judicial philosophy — he knows the importance of interpreting the law while not legislating from the bench."<ref name=judicialselection>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinedaleonline.com/news/2007/03/RichardHonakerselect.htm|title=Richard Honaker selected for U.S. District Judge:
President selects Rock Springs, Wyoming, attorney to serve on U.S. District Court|author=U.S. Senator Craig Thomas press release|publisher=Pinedale.com|date=March 28, 2007|accessdate=September 9, 2019}}</ref>
Republican U.S. Senator [[Mike Enzi]] also hailed Honaker's nomination: "[He] will be an excellent jurist . . . He has the experience and the temperament to serve our state and the judiciary well. . . . He knows the difference between legislating—from his experience as a Wyoming representative—and judging—from all his years of court work. Since the criteria is fairness, I want to assure you, Richard is among the fairest people I know."<ref name=enzi>[[U.S. Senator]] [[Mike Enzi]] website; article on Honaker nomination to U.S. District Court no longer on-line.</ref>
Republican U.S. Senator [[Mike Enzi]] also hailed Honaker's nomination: "[He] will be an excellent jurist . . . He has the experience and the temperament to serve our state and the judiciary well. . . . He knows the difference between legislating—from his experience as a Wyoming representative—and judging—from all his years of court work. Since the criteria is fairness, I want to assure you, Richard is among the fairest people I know."<ref name=judicialselection/>
Enzi's Republican colleague, [[John Barrasso]] of Casper, who succeeded to the seat after Thomas' death, agreed: "I know Mr. Honaker and respect him as an individual. I admire his legal abilities and his passion for the law. There is no question he is ready to fill the seat for which he has been nominated."<ref name=enzi/>
Enzi's Republican colleague, [[John Barrasso]] of Casper, who succeeded to the seat after Thomas' death, agreed: "I know Mr. Honaker and respect him as an individual. I admire his legal abilities and his passion for the law. There is no question he is ready to fill the seat for which he has been nominated."
Judge Brimmer describes Honaker as "very well-qualified" for the position.<ref>Letter from Clarence Brimmer to Richard Honaker, April 3, 2007.</ref> Former Governor Sullivan, in a letter to Democrat U.S. Senator [[Edward Kennedy]] of [[Massachusetts]], defends Honaker: "He is not, as some have tried to portray him, a radical or person of extreme views." Sullivan said that he has observed Honaker, as a lawyer for injured [[plaintiff]]s, having represented clients "very well . . . with care and concern. . . [He] carries a demeanor which would translate into a classic judicial temperament and a respect for and an understanding of the rule of law and legal precedent which would position him to be an outstanding trial judge."<ref>Letter from Michael J. Sullivan to [[Edward M. Kennedy]], February 29, 2008.</ref>
Judge Brimmer describes Honaker as "very well-qualified" for the position.<ref>Letter from Clarence Brimmer to Richard Honaker, April 3, 2007.</ref> Former Governor Sullivan, in a letter to Democrat U.S. Senator [[Edward Kennedy]] of [[Massachusetts]], defended Honaker: "He is not, as some have tried to portray him, a radical or person of extreme views." Sullivan said that he has observed Honaker, as a lawyer for injured [[plaintiff]]s, having represented clients "very well ... with care and concern ... [He] carries a demeanor which would translate into a classic judicial temperament and a respect for and an understanding of the rule of law and legal precedent which would position him to be an outstanding trial judge."<ref>Letter from Michael J. Sullivan to [[Edward M. Kennedy]], February 29, 2008.</ref>
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