Posted on 05/21/2009 9:13:46 AM PDT by STARWISE
Thank you all very much, and Arthur, thank you for that introduction. It's good to be back at AEI, where we have many friends. Lynne is one of your longtime scholars, and I'm looking forward to spending more time here myself as a returning trustee. What happened was, they were looking for a new member of the board of trustees, and they asked me to head up the search committee.
I first came to AEI after serving at the Pentagon, and departed only after a very interesting job offer came along. I had no expectation of returning to public life, but my career worked out a little differently. Those eight years as vice president were quite a journey, and during a time of big events and great decisions, I don't think I missed much.
Being the first vice president who had also served as secretary of defense, naturally my duties tended toward national security. I focused on those challenges day to day, mostly free from the usual political distractions. I had the advantage of being a vice president content with the responsibilities I had, and going about my work with no higher ambition.
Today, I'm an even freer man. Your kind invitation brings me here as a private citizen - a career in politics behind me, no elections to win or lose, and no favor to seek.
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THAT is the backdrop obama used as a photo op when he was at the CIA.
(with all the pictures and cameras take pictures of the employees)
You bet.
Keith Olbermann’s head is going to explode tonight!
(And I don’t have cable anymore...)
Great speach!
Cheney in ‘12. “See Dick run!”
Thanks for the ping - great read - my oh my how we/I miss them
Absolutely they demonize him because they cannot understand him how he can be strong and tough yet human, warm and funny. It is called a well balanced human being something they do not understand and certainly are not.
Thanks.
President Bush and VP Cheney did the right thing. Obama is purely running opposite of this plan because he ran against President Bush in the 2008 election.
I am glad Cheney is no longer subjected to Bush’s blackout on communication with the American people.
I am thankful to President Bush for keeping us safe.
When I think how much opportunity he squandered to speak up for what is right, however, it is maddening to me, I’ll be honest.
Part of the reason the left was able to demonize the war and our soldiers was because Bush REFUSED to speak up. We are still suffering for it as a result.
Thank God for men like Dick.Cheney.
re: 51
Everything you said is an understatement and needs to be broadcast on all airwaves, radio, tv and internet!
I love you honey! :)
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