Harry Whittington's hospital statement

MSNBC ^ | 2/17/06

[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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[Mogengator]

What a gentleman. He looks great.

[Red Badger]

The way the MSM was having a fit you'd think the guy had half his face blown off!........

[jveritas]

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.

[ExcursionGuy84]

I sure wish I had a Texas Gentleman's drawl like that.

[6SJ7]

Following Whittington's release from the hospital, David Gregory was overheard muttering, "Neuman!".

[Polyxene]

"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!

[massgopguy]

Now that he lived. The a-holes at DU are calling him a criminal.

[GretchenM]

I also thank all of you for understanding the best you can that medical attention was very important to someone my age. And you haven’t failed to give my age.

I see some kernels of why Cheney likes the guy.

[Constitution Day]

STATEMENT:

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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. I’m sorry I delayed you, but I know your role is to get the news out to the public. I compliment you on what you’ve done. I’ve read and seen many of your reports and I know your job isn’t easy. I regret that I couldn’t 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 that’s 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 that’s 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 we’ve 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 haven’t failed to give my age.

Finally, I want to say there’re 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. They’ve given me exceptional treatment, care and compassion for which I’m very grateful. They are truly remarkable servants of God and I’m extremely blessed for all they’ve done.

Thank you.

[Let's Roll]

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.

[texgal]

It's never too late to get to Texas to acquire that Texas gentlemanly brawl. Y'all come on down!

[Mr. Brightside]

You couldn't post the important part of his statement?

Your exerpt tells us nothing.

[Mr. Brightside]

Thanks for posting the statement.

[Slings and Arrows]

Truly a class act. Maybe one day (hopefully many years from now) heaven will get its first lawyer.

[monkapotamus]

Reid is saddened.

[ExcursionGuy84]

brawl???

[NavyCanDo]

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…….

"The Bush-Cheney campaign donor spoke briefly to reporters at a Corpus Christi hospital around noon (1 p.m. ET) but took no questions."

[Constitution Day]

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.

[Constitution Day]

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.

[ExcursionGuy84]

The a-holes at DU are calling him a criminal.

You must be joking! They actually THINK Whittington a criminalcause he survived???