Dick Cheney and the sanitising of a war criminal
Summary
Dick Cheney, who served as U.S. Vice President under President George W. Bush, passed away at 84. Cheney was a key figure in the "war on terror" and played a significant role in the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. He maintained his defense of controversial decisions, including the use of enhanced interrogation techniques.Key Facts
- Dick Cheney died at the age of 84.
- He was Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 during George W. Bush's presidency.
- Cheney was a leading advocate for the "global war on terror" launched after the 9/11 attacks.
- He supported the 2003 invasion of Iraq, claiming Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
- Cheney was previously CEO of Halliburton, a company that received significant contracts in Iraq.
- Despite criticism, Cheney defended his actions during and after his vice presidency.
- He was involved in the 1989 U.S. military operation in Panama as Secretary of Defense.
- Cheney remained firm on the use of controversial interrogation methods reported by the CIA.
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