Ed Morrissey: RIP to an American Original: Dick Cheney

It's the end of an era in American politics. Vice President Dick Cheney spent five decades as a leader in our country – as a member of the House, an official in three different administrations.

Cheney reinvented the office of Vice President, with the support of President George W. Bush. He acted as a master strategist for the war on terror, promoted the effort to export liberty as a forward defense strategy, and helped ensure that the US did not suffer another devastating attack in the years after 9/11.

Cheney charted his own course, and became a lightning rod for criticism, from both the Left and the Right. No man serves his country for as long as he did without attracting critics and opponents. We have plenty of time to assess his legacy.

However, we should remember and celebrate the many years that Cheney devoted to our nation and his tireless work on our behalf. Rest in peace, Mr. Vice President, and thank you.

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