Dick Cheney comes to Capitol on Jan. 6, says he's 'deeply disappointed' in GOP leadership

“I think a party who is enthralled to a cult personality is a party that is dangerous for the country,' Rep. Liz Cheney says as she leaves the House chamber with her father, former Vice Pres. Dick Cheney.

ABC News reporters reflect on the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and the lasting impact on our country.While most Republicans were absent on Capitol Hill for the Jan. 6 anniversary Thursday, one of the party's most prominent elder statesmen was there.

He added,"I'm deeply disappointed we don't have better leadership in the Republican Party to restore the Constitution." One by one, Democratic members, including some liberals who castigated him and his politics when he was vice president -- approached him to shake his hand and pay their respects.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

“It’s great coming back,” he told a swarm of reporters."Liz is doing a hell of a job. I’m here to support her."

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