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Vice President of the United States - Richard B. Cheney

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Vice President Dick Cheney addresses members of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Army Base in Fort Campbell, Ky., Monday, October 16, 2006. "Last month in Iraq, you completed a year-long deployment that reflected tremendous credit on the Army, and helped to move a liberated country one step closer to a future of security and peace," the Vice President said. "The 101st carried out air assault missions against the enemies of freedom, provided security for national elections, trained some 32,000 police, helped provide border protection, and turned over more territory to 35 Iraqi Army battalions, so they can take the lead in defending their own country."
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Vice President Dick Cheney addresses members of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Army Base in Fort Campbell, Ky., Monday, October 16, 2006. "Last month in Iraq, you completed a year-long deployment that reflected tremendous credit on the Army, and helped to move a liberated country one step closer to a future of security and peace," the Vice President said. "The 101st carried out air assault missions against the enemies of freedom, provided security for national elections, trained some 32,000 police, helped provide border protection, and turned over more territory to 35 Iraqi Army battalions, so they can take the lead in defending their own country."
Vice President Dick Cheney stands in front of Air Force Two with students and faculty of the Dean Morgan Leadership Program from Dean Morgan Junior High School, Monday, October 2, 2006 at Natrona County International Airport in Casper, Wyo. The Dean Morgan Leadership Program provides students with the opportunity to meet leaders in fields including business, the arts, medicine, volunteerism, government and military service. Earlier in the day the Vice President participated in a campaign fundraising event in Casper for Wyoming Congresswoman Barbara Cubin. Vice President Dick Cheney stands amidst some 8,500 troops, Wednesday, October 4, 2006, during a rally at Fort Hood, Texas. Fort Hood is the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services and supports two full armored divisions, the 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized).
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks at a rally for the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, Wednesday, October 4, 2006. "Each time I visit a military base I come away with renewed confidence in the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States," the Vice President said. "Each one of you has dedicated yourself to serving our country and its ideals, and you are meeting that commitment during a very challenging time in American history." Vice President Dick Cheney pauses for a photo with a soldier at Fort Hood, Texas after delivering remarks at a rally for the troops, Wednesday, October 4, 2006.
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks with Brigadier General Robert Crear, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery held at the New Orleans Port Authority in New Orleans, La., Thursday, October 12, 2006. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working to address flood problems along the Mississippi River since the 1800's and is responsible for rebuilding the 169 miles of levees in the southeast Louisiana area that sustained damage as a result of Katrina. Vice President Dick Cheney addresses members of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Army Base in Fort Campbell, Ky., Monday, October 16, 2006. "Last month in Iraq, you completed a year-long deployment that reflected tremendous credit on the Army, and helped to move a liberated country one step closer to a future of security and peace," the Vice President said. "The 101st carried out air assault missions against the enemies of freedom, provided security for national elections, trained some 32,000 police, helped provide border protection, and turned over more territory to 35 Iraqi Army battalions, so they can take the lead in defending their own country."
Vice President Dick Cheney stands in a steady rain during a rally at Fort Campbell Army Base in Fort Campbell, Ky., Monday, October 16, 2006. The Vice President visited Fort Campbell to welcome home over 4,000 troops from the 101st Airborne Division who returned in September from a tour of duty in Iraq. Vice President Dick Cheney greets members of the 101st Airborne Division during a visit to Fort Campbell Army Base in Fort Campbell, Ky., Monday, October 16, 2006.
Vice President Dick Cheney smiles in response to a welcome given by troops and families at a rally for the Indiana Air and Army National Guard at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana, Friday, October 20, 2006. Vice President Dick Cheney addresses troops and families of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Friday, October 20, 2006. "The citizen soldier is absolutely vital to protecting this nation and to preserving our freedom. We know this from history, and we know it from current events," the Vice President said. "In this time of war we have turned to National Guard personnel for missions that are difficult and dangerous. You've never let us down."
Vice President Dick Cheney is seen on a TV monitor during a radio and television interview with Sean Hannity of FOX News in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office, Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Vice President Dick Cheney participates in a radio and television interview with Sean Hannity of FOX News in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office during the White House Radio Day, Tuesday, October 24, 2006.
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with Juan Williams, left, of National Public Radio during a taped radio interview in the Vice President's office during the White House Radio Day, Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Vice President Dick Cheney is interviewed by Scott Hennen, host of the Hot Talk radio program on WDAY AM 970 in Fargo, N.D., during the White House Radio Day, Tuesday, October 24, 2006.
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks on the economy and global war on terror to business leaders attending the 2006 Election Forum of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Chamber is the fifth largest in the nation and extends service to Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Vice President Dick Cheney sits inside the cockpit of a B-2 Stealth Bomber with pilot Capt. Luke Jayne during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, Friday, October 27, 2006. While at Whiteman AFB the Vice President also participated in briefings and attended a rally with over 2,000 military troops and their families.
Vice President Dick Cheney stands in the bomb bay of a B-2 Stealth bomber with Lt. Col. Bill Eldridge, left, during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Friday, October 27, 2006. Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks, Friday, October 27, 2006, during a rally for the troops at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, home of the 509th Bomber Wing and the B-2 Stealth Bomber. "There's no way I could overstate how impressed I am with your work, or how much it means to your country and to the cause of freedom," the Vice President said. "To be with you, and to know all that you do each and every day, makes me even prouder to be an American."

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