Cheney Defends Bush on President’s Role


	Cheney Defends Bush on President’s Role

aklimento

12-22-2008 3:57 AM

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cheney, war on terror, wmd, torture, wiretapping, fascism, executive powers, independence of government's branches

aklimento says:

I don't think it could be much helpful... IMHO

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