Bush and Cheney in an unguarded moment, away from microphones.
Bush and Cheney were spending a rare weekend together at the Bush ranch. They had planned to hunt doves but the secret service confiscated all of Cheney’s firearms, so they went fishing. Later, at the local Denny’s, Cheney spent a long time scrutinizing the breakfast menu while the waitress waited patiently for their order. He decided on the “Grand-slam Starving Lumberjack Breakfast.” He said, “What’s one more heart attack?” They both shared a close, conspiratorial moment laughing. Bush picked... Sign in to see full entry.