that's an episode of The Sopranos," Jay Leno said on his nightly show this week. "They were in a car, they drive along, they get out of the car, he shoots his friend in the face, then they get back in the car and they go hide for 18 hours. The White House is hoping that Mr Whittington's statement will quell the uproar over the shooting and the failure to immediately report it, which have provided fodder for American comedians. The vice president has already described Saturday, when the episode occurred, as one of the worst days of his life. His appearance was greeted by cheers in the Republican-dominated chamber. "Thankfully Harry Whittington is on the mend and doing well," Mr Cheney told the Wyoming state legislature yesterday at the start of a holiday trip to his home state. He added: "We hope that he will continue to come to Texas and seek the relaxation that he deserves."
"We send our love and respect to them, as they deal with situations that are much more serious than what we've had to deal with this week." Mr Whittington, whose face was still bruised but who otherwise appeared healthy, said: "My family and I are deeply sorry for all that Vice-President Cheney and his family have had to go through this past week.
And regardless of how experienced, careful and dedicated we are, accidents do and will happen." As he was discharged from hospital in Corpus Christi, he said: "We all assume certain risks in whatever we do, whatever activities we pursue. 59 books based on 6 votes: A Book of Bargains by Vincent O'Sullivan, Strange Bargain by Harry Whittington, The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs, The Barg.
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