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Located on the grounds of the United States Naval Observatory (USNO), the white 19th Century house at Number One Observatory Circle in northwestern Washington, D.C., was built in 1893. Originally intended for the superintendent of the USNO, the house was so lovely that in 1923, the chief of naval operations kicked out the superintendent so he could move in himself. Historically, Vice Presidents and their families lived in their own homes, but the cost of securing these private residences grew substantially over the years. Finally, in 1974, Congress agreed to refurbish the house at the Naval Observatory as a home for the Vice President.

One of my fondest memories of freepers was driving past this every day in 2000 to the sounds of "Get Out! Get Out! Get Out Of Cheney's House!"

I was there and it was one of the finest periods of my life.

The meme from the DemocRATS is that it was a group of paid protesters. Never, ever let that be said. I was there. It was an entirely organic coming together of some seriously angered citizens from all across the country aided by the internet spreading the word.

A story: On the second weekend that eventualy wound up with the Supreme Court granting certiorari we were down there, chanting "Sore Loserman" and "Get out of Chaney's house" among other things.

I noticed standing next to me a little old (very) lady chanting along with us. I let her hold my "Sore Loserman" sign and then thanked her for coming out that day.

She gave me a very serious look and said, "You do not understand. I was born in eastern Europe, and I know what happens when people steal elections and nobody does anything about it."

It turned out that she was from the Cherry Hill N.J. area, saw us on the television and had gotten her grown daughters up to drive her down so that she could stand with us. (of course the daughters were cringing with embarassment).

I almost swept her up to smother her with kisses. Instead, I told her, "I promise, we will not fail you."

Always remember, this was the voice of America speaking.