Secret service Quote by Garrett M. Graff
““Around 9:30 a.m., Secret Service agent Jimmy Scott told Cheney he needed to evacuate. Without giving the vice president a moment to consider, Scott and other agents hustled him out. “He put his hand on my shoulder and grabbed me by the back of my belt and propelled me out the door,” Cheney recalled. In a moment of reflex, and not wanting to be left without reading material wherever he was going, Cheney grabbed a copy of The Economist off his table on the way out.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Threat Matrix” by Garrett M. Graff, 2011
A sudden evacuation forced Cheney to prioritize safety over his reading material, yet he still clung to a familiar source of information.
In simple terms: Cheney grabbed a newspaper during an emergency.
Key Takeaway
Even in crisis, people seek familiar comforts.
Themes
crisis
information
comfort
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
anecdotal
political
When to use this quote
- political emergencies
- press conferences
- unexpected evacuations
Key Concepts
psychology
media consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- What does holding onto a newspaper reveal about personal identity?
- How do leaders balance routine with emergency response?
A Different Perspective
The anecdote may overemphasize the symbolic act, ignoring broader security concerns.
