Over the years, Dick Cheney spoke many times at CPAC, the marquee conservative political gathering.

Which means, over the years, Dick Cheney got many introductions at CPAC.

Like this one in 2006 – from conservative leader David Keene …

"It falls upon me this evening to once again introduce a friend who not to be too trite about it needs no introduction. Vice President Dick Cheney has appeared here before. In fact, with the sole exception of former President Ronald Reagan, he's the highest-ranking official with a continuing relationship with CPAC, and indeed with the movement of which we're all a part."

In the current conservative political climate, such a welcome for Dick Cheney might sound unfamiliar …

How did CPAC leaders introduce Dick Cheney to CPAC crowds?

How did the audiences react?

And what were some surprises along the way?

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