What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?

It's probably in poor taste to say so, but when I saw former Vice President Cheney in his wheelchair during the inauguration on Tuesday, all I could think of was this scene from The Big Lebowski.

LEBOWSKI
It's funny. I can look back on a life of achievement, on challenges met, competitors bested, obstacles overcome. I've accomplished more than most men, and without the use of my legs. What. . . What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?

DUDE
Dude.

LEBOWSKI
Huh?

DUDE
I don't know, sir.

LEBOWSKI
Is it. . . is it, being prepared to do the right thing? Whatever the price? Isn't that what makes a man?

DUDE
Sure. That and a pair of testicles.

Lebowski turns away from the Dude with a haunted stare, lost in thought.

LEBOWSKI
You're joking. But perhaps you're right.

The Dude thumps at his chest pocket.

DUDE
Mind if I do a j?

LEBOWSKI
Bunny.

He turns back around and the firelight shows teartracks on his cheeks.

DUDE
'Scuse me?

LEBOWSKI
Bunny Lebowski. . . She is the light of my life. Are you surprised at my tears, sir?

DUDE
Fuckin' A.

LEBOWSKI
Strong men also cry. . . Strong men also cry.