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84 Dick Cheney Quotes That Give A Glimpse Of His Mind

Famous As: 46th Vice President of the United States (2001 - 2009)
Born On: January 30, 1941
Born In: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Age: 83 Years
Dick Cheney is a celebrated American businessman and politician who also served as the 46th Vice President of the United States. He is considered to be one of the most influential vice-presidents in the history of America. His political career spreads over three decades now. In order to associate himself with George W. Bush he became a Republican from a Democrat. He has advocated many of Bush’s administrative policies and has also significantly influenced the decisions of ‘Department Of Defence’. The most illustrious and significant period of his political career has been the partnership with Bush during the war on terrorism, the war in Afghanistan and Iraq and the Gulf War. Read through the famous quotable quotes and sayings by the eminent politician which have been excerpted from his works, speeches, interviews, life, thoughts and public utterances. Take a look at the quotes and thoughts by Dick Cheney that will give you a glimpse of his political mind.
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It is easy to take liberty for granted when you have never had it taken from you.

It is easy to take liberty for granted when you have never had it taken from you.

Dick Cheney
People tell me that Senator Edwards got picked for his good looks, his sex appeal, and his great hair. I say to them, 'How do you think I got the job?

People tell me that Senator Edwards got picked for his good looks, his sex appeal, and his great hair. I say to them, 'How do you think I got the job?

Dick Cheney
I wake up every morning literally with a smile on my face, grateful for another day I never thought I'd see.

I wake up every morning literally with a smile on my face, grateful for another day I never thought I'd see.

Dick Cheney
Senator Kerry says he sees two Americas. It makes the whole thing mutual - America sees two John Kerrys.

Senator Kerry says he sees two Americas. It makes the whole thing mutual - America sees two John Kerrys.

Dick Cheney
You got to have people at the top who respond to and are selected by presidents.

You got to have people at the top who respond to and are selected by presidents.

Dick Cheney
Except for the occasional heart attack, I never felt better.

Except for the occasional heart attack, I never felt better.

Dick Cheney
I've been criticized because I've had the temerity to speak out and done a couple of interviews since I left office. I don't find anything surprising about that.

I've been criticized because I've had the temerity to speak out and done a couple of interviews since I left office. I don't find anything surprising about that.

Dick Cheney
From kindergarten to graduation, I went to public schools, and I know that they are a key to being sure that every child has a chance to succeed and to rise in the world.

From kindergarten to graduation, I went to public schools, and I know that they are a key to being sure that every child has a chance to succeed and to rise in the world.

Dick Cheney
We are, as a matter of empirical fact and undeniable history, the greatest force for good the world has ever known.

We are, as a matter of empirical fact and undeniable history, the greatest force for good the world has ever known.

Dick Cheney

No, I've always been impressed with the tremendous resilience of the American economy. I think over the years, over the decades, it's demonstrated this tremendous ability to take severe body blows, if you will, and bounce back.

Dick Cheney
No matter what kind of problem I've run into, there's always been a solution for it. Now, obviously, there will be a point where there aren't any more solutions, and I'll have used up my time. We all do.

No matter what kind of problem I've run into, there's always been a solution for it. Now, obviously, there will be a point where there aren't any more solutions, and I'll have used up my time. We all do.

Dick Cheney
As I think about the future, I'm back where most people live their lives. Which is, death is not imminent, and that's different.

As I think about the future, I'm back where most people live their lives. Which is, death is not imminent, and that's different.

Dick Cheney
I - obviously, I'm not a big fan of President Obama. I think he's been one of our weakest presidents. I just fundamentally disagree with him philosophically.

I - obviously, I'm not a big fan of President Obama. I think he's been one of our weakest presidents. I just fundamentally disagree with him philosophically.

Dick Cheney
And the fact of the matter is there were thousands of people that went through those training camps in Afghanistan. We know they are seeking deadlier weapons - chemical, biological and nuclear weapons if they can get it.

And the fact of the matter is there were thousands of people that went through those training camps in Afghanistan. We know they are seeking deadlier weapons - chemical, biological and nuclear weapons if they can get it.

Dick Cheney
I believe very deeply in the proposition that what we did in Iraq was the right thing to do. It was hard to do. It took a long time. There were significant costs involved.

I believe very deeply in the proposition that what we did in Iraq was the right thing to do. It was hard to do. It took a long time. There were significant costs involved.

Dick Cheney
I think Barack Obama is a one-term President.

I think Barack Obama is a one-term President.

Dick Cheney
The Columbia is lost, but the dreams that inspired its crew remain with us.

The Columbia is lost, but the dreams that inspired its crew remain with us.

Dick Cheney
The Senator from Massachusetts has given us ample grounds to doubt the judgment and the attitude he brings to bear on vital issues of national security.

The Senator from Massachusetts has given us ample grounds to doubt the judgment and the attitude he brings to bear on vital issues of national security.

Dick Cheney
The Iraqi forces are conducting the Mother of all Retreats.

The Iraqi forces are conducting the Mother of all Retreats.

Dick Cheney
I had a reputation of being somewhat moderate, partly, I think, because I wasn't a 'bomb thrower' like some of my conservative colleagues, and partly because I got along with people all across the political spectrum.

I had a reputation of being somewhat moderate, partly, I think, because I wasn't a 'bomb thrower' like some of my conservative colleagues, and partly because I got along with people all across the political spectrum.

Dick Cheney
I think there's no question but what the tail end of the Bush administration, Bush-Cheney administration, that we took steps specifically geared to try and free up the financial sector.

I think there's no question but what the tail end of the Bush administration, Bush-Cheney administration, that we took steps specifically geared to try and free up the financial sector.

Dick Cheney
I can think of a lot of words to describe Senator Kerry's position on Iraq; 'consistent' is not one of them.

I can think of a lot of words to describe Senator Kerry's position on Iraq; 'consistent' is not one of them.

Dick Cheney
A little tough talk in the midst of a campaign or as part of a presidential debate cannot obscure a record of 30 years of being on the wrong side of defense issues.

A little tough talk in the midst of a campaign or as part of a presidential debate cannot obscure a record of 30 years of being on the wrong side of defense issues.

Dick Cheney
I did my 40 years in Washington, 40-plus, and it's time to pause and reflect and think about what I've seen and done.

I did my 40 years in Washington, 40-plus, and it's time to pause and reflect and think about what I've seen and done.

Dick Cheney
I think the record speaks for itself. These are two individuals who have been for the war when the headlines were good and against it when their poll ratings were bad.

I think the record speaks for itself. These are two individuals who have been for the war when the headlines were good and against it when their poll ratings were bad.

Dick Cheney
Had the decision belonged to Senator Kerry, Saddam hussein would still be in power today in Iraq. In fact, Saddam Hussein would almost certainly still be in control of Kuwait.

Had the decision belonged to Senator Kerry, Saddam hussein would still be in power today in Iraq. In fact, Saddam Hussein would almost certainly still be in control of Kuwait.

Dick Cheney
My own belief is that the way we grow the economy, create jobs, create wealth is in the private sector. The government doesn't do that.

My own belief is that the way we grow the economy, create jobs, create wealth is in the private sector. The government doesn't do that.

Dick Cheney
In his years in Washington, Senator Kerry has been one vote of a hundred in the United States Senate - and fortunately on matters of national security he was very often in the minority.

In his years in Washington, Senator Kerry has been one vote of a hundred in the United States Senate - and fortunately on matters of national security he was very often in the minority.

Dick Cheney
We will, in fact, be greeted as liberators.

We will, in fact, be greeted as liberators.

Dick Cheney
The plan was criticized by some retired military officers embedded in TV studios. But with every advance by our coalition forces, the wisdom of that plan becomes more apparent.

The plan was criticized by some retired military officers embedded in TV studios. But with every advance by our coalition forces, the wisdom of that plan becomes more apparent.

Dick Cheney