Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney is an American politician who served as the 46th Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he held various significant government roles, including Secretary of Defense in the 1980s. Cheney played a key role in shaping U.S. policy during the post-9/11 period, particularly concerning national security and military action in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is known for his strong influence within the Bush administration and has been a polarizing figure in politics, often associated with debates over military intervention and executive power.