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Cheney says disappointed with Libby verdict

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Tue Mar 6, 2007 5:05pm EST
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney pauses as he delivers remarks at the 34th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, in this March 1, 2007 file photo. Cheney expressed deep disappointment over the conviction on Tuesday of his former aide Lewis ''Scooter'' Libby for lying and obstructing the investigation into a CIA leak investigation. REUTERS/Jim Young/Files

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Dick Cheney expressed deep disappointment over the conviction on Tuesday of his former aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby for lying and obstructing the investigation into a CIA leak investigation.

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Libby, Cheney's former chief of staff, faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. "I am very disappointed with the verdict," Cheney said in a statement. "Scooter served our nation tirelessly and with great distinction through many years of public service."
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