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Dick Cheney

On July 25, 2000 George W. Bush, nominee for President of the United States announced his Vice Presidential running mate, Dick Cheney. But who is Dick Cheney. What does he stand for and what qualifies him to be the next Vice President of the United States. That is what I intend to prove in this report.

To truly understand a man, you must know where he comes from. Dick Cheney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on January 30, 1941, but grew up in Casper, Wyoming. He attended high school, graduated, and attended Yale University for his college education. He dropped out of Yale in his sophomore year and ended up earning a BA and MA in Political Science from Wyoming University.

In 1964 Dick Cheney married his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Lynne Ann Vincent Cheney. Together they had two children Elizabeth, and Mary.

Cheney's career in public service began in 1969 when he decided to join the Nixon Administration. From there he moved to the Ford Administration where he became the Assistant to the President and White House Chief of Staff.

When the Ford Administration ended in 1977, Cheney returned home to Wyoming. Upon his return he was elected to serve as the State's only representative in Congress. He was reelected to the House of Repesenatives for five consecutive two-year terms. From 1981-1987 he was elected to serve as Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. In 1987, he was elected House Minority Whip. During the time he served in the House, Secretary Cheney earned a reputation as a man of knowledge, character and accessibility.

Mr. Cheney served his most critical role under George W. Bush SR. Secretary of Defense from March 1989 to January 1993. Dick Cheney b...

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...an is that these hours that are filled by sports and fun would also be filled with hours of lessons in responsibility and character.

These are some of the programs that Dick Cheney will sponsor once he is Vice President. Is he actually qualified for this important leadership role? His strong and honest character and his many years of experience in the political arena where he demonstrated the ability to work with both parties fairly would indicate that he is. He will protect and serve this country at all cost and that is a mark of a true leader.

Understanding the above, will be important for American voters to make the right choice in electing the next President. The choice is up to you and every vote counts as you can see from our present situation. On a lighter note Cuba has offered to send people to Florida to help recount the recount of the recount.

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