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Richard B. Cheney, prominent businessman and public servant is vice president. Cheney was a well-known name on the Washington political scene. George W. Bush will be the Fourth U.S. President. Bush chose Cheney on July 20, 2000 to be his vice-presidential running mate noting Cheney's judgment and insight. Dick Cheney is a former Chief of Staff of presidents, was a member of Congress, and he was Secretary of Defense. Republicans as well as Democrats alike respect Cheney for his honesty. Cheney has said that he regards his job as a trustworthy and discreet adviser to Bush's administration. Cheney was the first to accept the Republican Vice Presidential election in 2007, stated that he was looking forward to serving under a president that will reach across the aisles and cooperate with political adversaries through goodwill and a shared goal. Richard Bruce Cheney was born in Lincoln Nebraska on January 30 1941 the son of Richard Herbert Cheney and the former Marjorie Lauraine Dickey. Cheney was moved into Casper, Wyoming with his family when he was 13. His father, who worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and directed the soil conservation district of Casper.