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Tuesday, February 14, 2006 12:00 AM

When vice presidents shoot people

Talking points and protocol tips from the White House Press Office.

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  • Monday, February 13, 2006 08:49 PM

    I never would have thought of it myself.

    Ohmigosh! After all these years, a new defense for my clients.

    "I'm sorry your honor, that gentleman walked right in front of my client's rifle, and he didn't call out that he was there."

    Let me think, what was it they said in my firearms safety class? Oh, yes, "Never cover anything with the barrel of your weapon that you're not prepared to lose."

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