“I'd spent 25 years in government when I left the Defense Department back in '93, decided I'd go spend the rest of my career in the private sector, and then the president tapped me to come be his running mate. And it's been a remarkable experience. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.”

American politician and businessman

Richard Bruce Cheney is an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under George W. Bush. A Republican, he became one of the most influential figures in the administration and is closely associated with U.S. policy in the years after the September 11 attacks. Cheney’s public career is marked by national politics and executive power. He was a central voice in shaping foreign policy after 2001, and his tenure as vice president is often described as unusually influential for the office. His remarks often reflect the world of government, security, and political decision making.