Dick Cheney death prompts George W Bush statement calling him patriot

Former President George W. Bush mentioned the loss of life of former Vice President Dick Cheney was “a loss to the nation and a heartache to his pals.”

“Laura and I’ll keep in mind Dick Cheney because the first rate, honorable man that he was,” Bush mentioned in a press release obtained by Fox Information. Cheney’s loss of life was introduced Tuesday morning.

“Historical past will keep in mind him as one of many most interesting public servants of his technology – a patriot who introduced integrity, excessive intelligence and seriousness of function to each place he held,” Bush’s assertion learn partly.

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Former President George W. Bush, proper, shakes palms with former Vice President Dick Cheney after Cheney launched Bush throughout the groundbreaking ceremony for the President George W. Bush Presidential Heart in Dallas, Tuesday, November 16, 2010. (AP Photograph/LM Otero, file)

Cheney served as Bush’s vp from 2001 to 2009, overlaying the September 11 assaults and serving to form U.S. coverage within the “conflict on terror,” together with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“As a younger White Home assistant and chief of employees, congressman, Secretary of Protection and my vp, Dick earned the belief and excessive opinion of 5 presidents,” the assertion continued.

“I requested him to hitch my ticket in 2000, after first hiring him to assist me discover the perfect operating mate. In our lengthy discussions concerning the qualities a vp ought to have — depth of expertise, mature judgment, character and loyalty — I noticed that Dick Cheney was the one I wanted.”

“I’m nonetheless grateful that he was by my facet for the eight years that adopted.”

Cheney was elected vp alongside Bush in 2004 and flourished as one among Bush’s interior circle of protection and overseas coverage advisers. Bush mentioned Cheney’s fortitude and judgment proved invaluable once they rose to energy collectively.

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“Dick was a relaxed and regular presence within the White Home within the midst of main nationwide challenges. I relied on him for his trustworthy, forthright recommendation and he by no means didn’t do his greatest,” the assertion learn. “He stood by his convictions and prioritized the liberty and safety of the American individuals. Throughout these two phrases and all through his distinguished profession, Dick Cheney’s service was all the time a credit score to the nation he liked.”

Bush mentioned Cheney’s love for America was second solely to that of the previous vp’s household.

“Laura and I share our deepest condolences with Vice President Cheney’s spouse, Lynne, and their daughters and granddaughters of whom he was so deeply proud. We pray for Lynne, Liz, Mary and the Cheney household as they honor an excellent man.”