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Vice President of the United States - Richard B. Cheney

          May 2008

Vice President Dick Cheney addresses employees of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center Thursday, May 8, 2008, following a tour of the facility in Philadelphia. "It's a great day for the American people," said the Vice President. "Well over seven million Americans have already received their rebates by electronic deposit. And starting today, at this facility, the checks will start printing at the rate of a thousand every minute...the President and I appreciate all the hard work that you put in to make it possible."
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Vice President Dick Cheney addresses employees of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center Thursday, May 8, 2008, following a tour of the facility in Philadelphia. "It's a great day for the American people," said the Vice President. "Well over seven million Americans have already received their rebates by electronic deposit. And starting today, at this facility, the checks will start printing at the rate of a thousand every minute...the President and I appreciate all the hard work that you put in to make it possible."
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks, Thursday, May 8, 2008, at a reception celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, hosted by the Israeli Embassy at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Vice President Dick Cheney tours the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. The center will print 12 million checks this month for disbursement to U.S. citizens as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Marking the first day of mass production of economic stimulus checks, Vice President Dick Cheney tours the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky, Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. Vice President Dick Cheney examines an economic stimulus check Thursday, May 8, 2008, while on a tour of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky in Philadelphia. Through the summer months the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center will print over 11 million checks for disbursement to U.S. citizens as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses employees of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center Thursday, May 8, 2008, following a tour of the facility in Philadelphia. "It's a great day for the American people," said the Vice President. "Well over seven million Americans have already received their rebates by electronic deposit. And starting today, at this facility, the checks will start printing at the rate of a thousand every minute...the President and I appreciate all the hard work that you put in to make it possible." Vice President Dick Cheney walks through an honor cordon of U.S. Coast Guard cadets, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, upon his arrival to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Conn.
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn. "Today you're the same men and women you were four years ago -- only better," said the Vice President. "With you in the officer corps, it'll be the same Coast Guard -- only better. So this day of your commissioning is more than a memorable day in your own life -- it's a great day for the Coast Guard, and for the United States of America." Vice President Dick Cheney addresses graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in New London, Conn.
Commencement exercises for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy are held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in New London, Conn., where Vice President Dick Cheney delivered the commencement address and presented commissions to graduates. Vice President Dick Cheney poses for a photograph with a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn.
Vice President Dick Cheney presents commission papers to a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. During his address to the graduates the Vice President said, "This branch of the armed forces has given steady service to the United States of America since the year 1790 -- and in that time the Coast Guard has saved more than a million lives." He added, "As you step forward to accept new duties, your fellow citizens look up to you for the oath you take, the traditions you uphold, and the standards you live by." Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, left, and Secretary Michael Chertoff of Homeland Security, center, in applauding the graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn.
Vice President Dick Cheney stands with hand over heart for the playing of the national anthem, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Conn. U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates toss their hats into the air in celebration, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn.

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