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George W. Bush Calls Dick Cheney’s Death a “Loss to the Nation”
George W. Bush praised Dick Cheney's integrity, loyalty, and leadership during critical national challenges, highlighting his role as a mentor and trusted advisor over decades of public service.
- On Tuesday, Bush said `History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation`, praising Cheney's integrity and purpose, in a tribute from the Bush Center.
- Cheney died on Monday night at 84 from pneumonia and cardiac disease, his family said; Lynne, Liz and Mary were with him as he passed, and flags were lowered Tuesday.
- A longtime Washington figure, Richard B. Cheney served as White House chief of staff, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President, shaping post-9/11 policy and the Iraq invasion.
- Senior colleagues and former staffers responded, with Condoleezza Rice praising Cheney's mentorship, Mitch McConnell highlighting his resolve during September 11, and Bush recalling him as a trusted friend.
- His legacy is contested: Richard B. Cheney shaped Iraq invasion and post-9/11 security policies critics say had severe costs, then broke with Republicans, endorsing Kamala Harris over Donald Trump last year.
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President Bush Pays Tribute to Dick Cheney: ‘A Steady Presence in Times of Crisis’ - Real News Now
Former President George W. Bush honored his longtime vice president, Dick Cheney, following the news of his death at age 84, calling him “among the finest public servants of his generation.” In a statement released Tuesday, Bush praised Cheney’s strength and clarity during some of the nation’s darkest hours, including the September 11 terror attacks and the onset of the War on Terror. “I counted on him for his honest, forthright counsel, and he …
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TMZGeorge W. Bush Reacts to Death of His Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Former President George W. Bush has released a statement honoring the life of his Vice President and friend, Dick Cheney. George W. called the politician's passing 'a loss to the nation and a sorrow to his friends.' He wrote, 'History will remember…
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