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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 &mdash; he knows the importance of interpreting the law while not legislating from the bench.<ref name=casper/>​

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 &mdash; he knows the importance of interpreting the law while not legislating from the bench.<ref name=casper/>​

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>http://enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?​

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>​

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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."<ref name=enzi/>​