Cheney: "Bush Carries the Biggest Burden" in U.S. Troop Deaths

The death toll of U.S. soldiers in Iraq has just past 4,000. As such, both Bush and Cheney spent the day trying to show a reasonable amount of remorse. Today, in an ABC News interview, VP Dick Cheney told us who's most affected by the deaths: not the soldiers themselves, or even the families, but Bush.

The president carries the biggest burden, obviously. He’s the one who has to make the decision to commit young Americans, but we are fortunate to have a group of men and women, the all-volunteer force, who voluntarily put on the uniform and go in harm’s way for the rest of us.

Yes, of course, and we recall that recently Bush said that he envied the troops, saying

If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."

"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks."

I must admit, I will miss the foot-in-mouth disease of both Cheney and Bush, but won't miss them - at all.

Watch the video of Cheney's interview: