“I was in end stage heart failure, liver and kidneys shutting down, and on an emergency basis they went in and planted a pump in my chest. It was battery operated. That kept me alive for 20 months and that got me to the transplant. And I wake up every morning now with a smile on my face, thankful for the gift of another day I never expected to see.”
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Dick Cheney
Former Vice President of the United States, born on January 30, 1941. He served as Vice President under President George W. Bush and was involved in many domestic and foreign policy decisions. more
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