Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed condolences on Tuesday Loss Former Vice President Dick Cheney, whom he praised as an “inspiring presence”.
Rice wrote in an op-ed, “I admire Vice President Cheney’s integrity and her love of our country. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her twice – when she was President George H.W. Bush’s Secretary of Defense at the end of the Cold War – a triumphant time for America and its values.” statement On social platform X.
He added, “And then as Vice President he helped chart a course for America’s defense after the dark days of 9/11. He was an inspiring presence and a mentor who taught me a lot about public service.”
Cheney died at the age of 84 of complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular disease. His wife Lynn and two daughters, Liz and Mary, were with him at his death.
many former administrative officials shared sensibilities To the Cheney family after his death was announced. Rice met former President George W. Served as Secretary of State under Bush when Cheney was Vice President.
She said in the statement, “Above all, I will remember Dick Cheney as a mentor and a friend. I will remember his toughness as well as his sense of humor. He was tireless in his determination to defend this country and was a patriot at heart.”
“I offer my condolences to Lynn, Liz and Mary, and all members of the Cheney family. He was a great family man, and I know you will miss him dearly.”
