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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 — 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:
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>
President selects Rock Springs, Wyoming, attorney to serve on U.S. District Court|author=U.S. Senator Craig Thomas press release|publisher=Pinedaleonline.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=judicialselection/>
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/>