Cheney, Bush Reunite at Library Groundbreaking

Former VP says public perception of his old boss is improving
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Nov 16, 2010 4:49 PM CST
Cheney, Bush Reunite at Library Groundbreaking
Dick Cheney waves to the crowd.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)

George W. Bush and Dick Cheney were best buds again today, giving each other high praise as they shared a stage for the first time since their final tense days in office, reports ABC News. The groundbreaking at Bush's presidential library at SMU also marked a rare appearance by Cheney since his heart trouble earlier this year. He appeared "much thinner" and used a cane, and didn't stick around long after the ceremony, reports the New York Times.

  • Cheney on Bush: “Two years after you left office, judgments are a little more measured than they were. When times have been tough or the critics have been loud, you’ve always said you had faith in history’s judgment, and history is beginning to come around.”
  • Bush on Cheney: "As I stand here, there is no doubt in my mind he was the right pick then, he was a great vice president of the United States, and I’m proud to call him friend."
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