Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 20, 1976
Transcript:
Voice: Yes, sir? Gerald Ford: Yes, call Dick Cheney and tell him I want to have my debate briefing at noon. Voice: Yes, Mr. President. Ford: And has my speech coach arrived yet? Voice: Hi, chief! Ready to run through some warm-up drills?! Ford: Never mind. He just walked in, thank you. Voice: After me, chief! "The rains... in plains.... fall mainly on..." Ford: Hold on - I gotta loosen my tie...
Cheney was Chief of Staff at this time……