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Harry Whittington's hospital statement
MSNBC ^
| 2/17/06
Posted on 02/17/2006 11:52:50 AM PST by Mogengator
Harry Whittington, the man shot by Vice President Dick Cheney last weekend, spoke to reporters as he was released from Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He did not take questions. Here is a transcript of his statement.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cheney; harrywhittington; hospital; statement
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What a gentleman. He looks great.
To: Mogengator
The way the MSM was having a fit you'd think the guy had half his face blown off!........
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posted on
02/17/2006 11:55:23 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him...)
To: Mogengator
Great statement that will greatly disappoint the Hate Bush/Cheney media and the Hate Bush/Cheney democrats.
Of course the Hate Bush/Cheney MSNBC did not write that Whittington was "accidentally" shot by Vice President Cheney but rather omitted the word "accidentally" on purpose.
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posted on
02/17/2006 11:56:43 AM PST
by
jveritas
(Hate can never win elections.)
To: Mogengator
I sure wish I had a Texas Gentleman's drawl like that.
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posted on
02/17/2006 11:57:26 AM PST
by
ExcursionGuy84
("Jesus, Your Love takes my breath away.")
To: Mogengator
Following Whittington's release from the hospital, David Gregory was overheard muttering, "Neuman!".
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posted on
02/17/2006 11:59:13 AM PST
by
6SJ7
To: jveritas
"Great statement that will greatly disappoint the Hate Bush/Cheney media and the Hate Bush/Cheney democrats."
You are so right! The MSM is roiling over the fact that they aren't writing Mr. Whittington's obit and preparing for a murder trial!
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:01:28 PM PST
by
Polyxene
(For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel - Martin Luther)
To: 6SJ7
Now that he lived. The a-holes at DU are calling him a criminal.
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:02:10 PM PST
by
massgopguy
(massgopguy)
To: Mogengator
I also thank all of you for understanding the best you can that medical attention was very important to someone my age. And you havent failed to give my age. I see some kernels of why Cheney likes the guy.
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:02:18 PM PST
by
GretchenM
(What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus.)
STATEMENT:
Good Afternoon.
All of you in the media have been very patient in waiting for me to make my appearance here. I hope you understand. Im sorry I delayed you, but I know your role is to get the news out to the public. I compliment you on what youve done. Ive read and seen many of your reports and I know your job isnt easy. I regret that I couldnt have been here earlier so you could see what a lucky person I am.
For many years my family has been friends with the Armstrongs down in Kenedy County. We have visited with them for over 25 years and have had some wonderful trips and visits pleasant memories that we cherish forever. However, this past weekend encompassed all of us in a cloud of misfortune and sadness that is not easy to explain especially to those who are not familiar with the great sport of quail hunting.
We all assume certain risks in whatever we do, whatever activities we pursue. And regardless of how experienced, careful and dedicated we are, accidents do and will happen and thats what happened last Friday.
I am very grateful and want to thank all the people that remembered me in their prayers and the kindness you have extend to my family thats been here this week.
My family and I are deeply sorry for all that vice president Cheney has had to go through this past week. We send our love and respect to them as they deal with situations that are much more serious than what weve had this week. And we hope that he will continue to come to Texas and seek the relaxation that he deserves.
I also thank all of you for understanding the best you can that medical attention was very important to someone my age. And you havent failed to give my age.
Finally, I want to say therere simply not adequate words to express my gratitude and appreciation to the very talented physicians, medical staff, nurses, of this great Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital system, here in Corpus Christi and in Kingsville. Theyve given me exceptional treatment, care and compassion for which Im very grateful. They are truly remarkable servants of God and Im extremely blessed for all theyve done.
Thank you.
To: Mogengator
I know - when he first walked out, I thought he was a hospital administrator.
What discoloration I could see on the right side of his face looked like age spots to me.
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:03:10 PM PST
by
Let's Roll
( "Congressmen who ... undermine the military ... should be arrested, exiled or hanged" - A. Lincoln)
To: ExcursionGuy84
It's never too late to get to Texas to acquire that Texas gentlemanly brawl. Y'all come on down!
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:03:14 PM PST
by
texgal
(end no-fault divorce laws return DUE PROCESS & EQUAL PROTECTION to ALL citizens))
To: Mogengator
You couldn't post the important part of his statement?
Your exerpt tells us nothing.
To: Constitution Day
Thanks for posting the statement.
To: Mogengator
Truly a class act. Maybe one day (hopefully many years from now) heaven will get its first lawyer.
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:04:48 PM PST
by
Slings and Arrows
("I'd rather hunt with Cheney than drive with Kennedy." --fanfan)
To: All
Reid is saddened.
To: texgal
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:06:09 PM PST
by
ExcursionGuy84
("Jesus, Your Love takes my breath away.")
To: Mogengator
Rush Limbaugh on his show today predicted the media focus on this would not be on comments, but the fact that no questions would be aloud. Still focusing on Whitehouse secrecy and cover-up.
Right as always, Rush. Here is the first paragraph on the CNN story
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"The Bush-Cheney campaign donor spoke briefly to reporters at a Corpus Christi hospital around noon (1 p.m. ET) but took no questions."
To: Mr. Brightside
You're welcome.
MSNBC is a site we have to excerpt on FR, but seeing as the entire portion not posted was a PUBLIC STATEMENT, I think it's ok to include it here.
To: texgal
It's never too late to get to Texas to acquire that Texas gentlemanly brawl. Y'all come on down! I don't personally want to brawl with any Texans.
After one memorable girlfriend, I have taken the "Don't Mess With Texas" slogan quite literally.
To: massgopguy
The a-holes at DU are calling him a criminal.
You must be joking! They actually THINK Whittington a criminalcause he survived???
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posted on
02/17/2006 12:07:33 PM PST
by
ExcursionGuy84
("Jesus, Your Love takes my breath away.")
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