"The death of Richard B. Cheney is a loss to the nation and a sorrow to his friends. Laura and I will remember Dick Cheney for the decent, honorable man that he was. History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position he held."
"I asked him to join my ticket in 2000 after first enlisting him to help me find the best running mate. In our long discussions about the qualities a vice president should have deep experience, mature judgment, character, loyalty I realized that Dick Cheney was the one I needed. I'm still grateful that he was at my side for the eight years that followed."
"Bush's statement went on to say Cheney was a calm and steady presence in the White House amid great national challenges. I counted on him for his honest, forthright counsel, and he never failed to give his best. He held to his convictions and prioritized the freedom and security of the American people. For those two terms in office, and throughout his remarkable career, Dick Cheney's service always reflected credit on the country he loved."
Richard B. Cheney died at 84. Tributes described him as a decent, honorable man and among the finest public servants of his generation. Praise noted his integrity, high intelligence, seriousness of purpose, deep experience, mature judgment, character, and loyalty. His career included roles as White House aide, chief of staff, Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President. Cheney was characterized as a calm and steady presence amid national challenges who provided honest, forthright counsel and prioritized American freedom and security. Colleagues recalled service at the end of the Cold War and during two presidential administrations, and expressed gratitude for his partnership.
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