Dick Cheney video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

5 Feb 2009

Dick Cheney Takes Shot At Obama

A blistering attack from Dick Cheney attack takes aim at the Obama administration's terror policies.

"… That will be in order place. In striking blunt language Dick Cheney gives a chilling threat assessment. In an interview with politico the former vice president warns there's a high probability that terrorists will …" at 0:02

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1:39

15 Jan 2009

Burris Sworn In To U.S. Senate

Roland Burris -- the man Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate -- is sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney .

Episode Duration -- 1:13

15 Jan 2009

Uncut: Bush Farewell Speech

Watch in its entirety President George W. Bush's farewell address to the nation.

"… wife Michelle. And their two beautiful girls. Tonight -- gratitude. To Vice President Cheney. And members of my administration. To Laura who brought joy to this house and love to my life. To our wonderful daughters …" at 0:45

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6 Jan 2009

Most Hands On Deck For 111th Congress

Despite two senators on the sidelines, it was business as usual as the 111th Congress opened for business.

"… First the formalities. For the last time outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney called the Senate to order swearing in new senators and the man who will soon take over his duties vice president elect …" at 0:00

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17 Dec 2008

Lame Duck Catch Phrase: So What

A new buzz phrase emerges in the final days of President George W. Bush's presidency: "so what."

"… But it was Vice President Dick Cheney first noticed -- an ABC interview replying to a question about how three quarters Americans saving Iraq war's not worth fighting its …" at 0:39

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13 Nov 2008

Cheney, Biden Meet In D.C.

Vice President Dick Cheney and his successor, Sen. Joe Biden., meet for transition talk at Cheney's residence on the Naval Observatory grounds.

Episode Duration -- 0:41

11 Nov 2008

Biden Vs. Cheney: Any Difference?

How will Joe Biden's role as vice president differ from Dick Cheney ?

"… You never know what you're gonna get for the past eight years Dick Cheney has -- influential vice president. …" at 0:53

"… You didn't see Vice President Cheney taking -- a wide variety of extra -- assignments. That just doesn't work if you want to be in the inner circle …" at 1:32

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11 Nov 2008

Cheney At Tomb Of Unknowns

Marking Veteran's Day, Vice President Dick Cheney lays a wreath of flowers at the Tomb of Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

Episode Duration -- 1:02

15 Oct 2008

Cheney Undergoes Heart Procedure

Vice - President Dick Cheney successfully underwent a heart procedure to alleviate an abnormal heart rythmn on Wednesday.

Episode Duration -- 0:50

3 Oct 2008

How Has Cheney Changed Veep Role?

CNN's Frank Sesno looks at the traditional role of the vice president and how it's changed in recent years.

"… something happens defaults. What they do depends on who they are take Dick Cheney and he put real power in the office major influence on the president and policy. In charge in the hours after the …" at 0:21

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