Cheney Unapologetic for Curse at Senator

Fox News ^ | 6-25-04

[Indy Pendance]

WASHINGTON — Vice President Dick Cheney (search) was unapologetic Friday about the salty language he used in a conversation with Sen. Patrick Leahy (search) earlier this week on the Senate floor, which erupted when Cheney dressed down Leahy for the senator's harsh criticism of government contracts with Halliburton.

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Cheney, who confronted Leahy on the Senate floor on Tuesday about the accusations, told FOX News on Friday that he's not sorry for dropping an expletive frequently reserved for only the angriest of exchanges.

"I expressed myself rather forcefully. I felt better after I did it," Cheney told Neil Cavuto.

When pressed on whether the vice president had actually dropped the F-bomb on the Vermont lawmaker, Cheney responded: "That's not the kind of language I usually use."

[Wiggins]

I love it. Good for him. The RATS constantly call Bush and Cheney killers, thieves and liars. I don't blame him one bit.

[rwfromkansas]

I am shocked to see him so candid about feeling better about it afterward. :)

[Indy Pendance]

Real men (women) don't make excuses for their actions. We all know it's the truth, Cheney just expressed what we all know. OH! I'm so shocked!!!! But will let my kids watch MTV? Most (political) Americans know, Cheney was right.

[FrankR]

Apologies by Conservatives are seen as a weakness by the media and the left; they feel victorious and all-powerful when they get a Conservative to apologize about anything.

Hooray for Cheney for standing up to them...Leahy deserved it.

[Keith]

As they say, F*** 'em if they can't take a joke...

[Hotdog]

"That's not the kind of language I usually use."

Put more punch in the statement from a statesman!!

[freethinkingman]

I was hoping that this would be how he handled this.
Three cheers for Cheney!!!

[hummingbird]

I love it... a lot of us FELT BETTER to see despicable Leahy get bitch-slapped on the floor of the Senate. Go Dick Cheney!

I'm feeling pretty good about it, too...Leaky Leahy has been spoiling for a smack down for some time. Glad it was Cheney who got the honors...I'm sure his delivery was superb!

[jellybean]

John F'n. Kerry and Patrick F.U. Leahy.

I like it.

I like it too!! I propose we use the term "a big pair of Cheneys" when referring to someone who stands up and does what needs to be done regardless of the cost. As in:

"Dick sure has a big pair of Cheneys for b*tchslapping F.U. Leahy!!"

[dead]

Cheney effing rocks!

Anybody who thinks he should be off the ticket in 2004 is an idiot.

[nutmeg]

He should have bitch-slapped Leaky-Leahy. It would have made him cry.

I would pay $$ to see that! ;-D

[rwfromkansas]

I try not to swear much (well, even if mildly mad on FR I hvae no problem with s^&*, but I try not to say the F word unless I am REALLY REALLY mad). It is nice to know Cheney is human and can show that side of himself.

[fly_so_free]

"For once a republican stands tall, doesn't cave , grovel and beg for mercy from the liberals."

My sentiments exactly. VP Chenney told Leahy what I hope our nation will tell all the 'RATs in the upcoming election.

[SerpentDove]

"A big pair of Cheneys."

ROTFL!!!!

"A pair of Cheneys the size of bowling balls."

LOL

[jellybean]

"A set of brass Cheneys!"

I think it could catch on!!! Hehehe

[SiliconValleyGuy]

Sticks and stones....

Most liberals never graduated from a kindergarten attitude.

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

Cheney is from Wyoming, we still call a pig a pig out here, and a POS is also a SOB FB.

The present democrat gov had to re-assure the people of his pro-stance on guns by giving every state resident an assault rife. (just kidding of course, but as Alan Simpson once said, "you can't get elected dog catcther in Wyoming if you are not for guns".

[Jorge]

I am shocked to see him so candid about feeling better about it afterward. :)

I'm shocked and delighted and I feel better all at the same time. Leahy deserves this wake up call before he reaches Hell. Believe me.

[Mr. Mojo]

F-yeah!