Mike Pence

Honesty is the axis on which leadership spins.

I truly do believe, if all of us do all that we can, that we will once again, in our time, restore the sanctity of life to the center of American law.

I'm a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order.

The quickest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.

Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (June 7, 1959 –) is an American politician and attorney, and the Vice President of the United States. He previously served from 2013 to 2017 as the 50th governor of Indiana, represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district and Indiana's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013, and served as chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011.

Quotes

• Further, [President Clinton's] repeated lies to the American people in this matter compound the case against him as they demonstrate his failure to protect the institution of the presidency as the 'inspiring supreme symbol of all that is highest in our American ideals'. Leaders affect the lives of families far beyond their own 'private life.'
  • On the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal in a column titled "Why Clinton Must Resign or Be Impeached" — [1] (circa late 1990s)

• Just because I’m a-clappin’ for it, doesn’t mean I’m a-votin’ for it.
  • Whispering to fellow House Representative Jeff Flake in response to President George W. Bush's inaugural speech at his first inauguration — [2] (January 20, 2001)

• As a conservative who believes in limited government, I believe the only check on government power in real time is a free and independent press. A free press ensures the flow of information to the public, and let me say, during a time when the role of government in our lives and in our enterprises seems to grow every day--both at home and abroad--ensuring the vitality of a free and independent press is more important than ever.
  • World Press Freedom Day (May 4, 2009)

Trump/Pence 2016 Presidential Campaign

• I'm a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order.
  • Excerpt from his vice presidential acceptance speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention — [3] (July 21, 2016)

• We cannot have four more years apologizing to [America's] enemies and abandoning our friends. America needs to be strong for the world to be safe, and on the world stage, Donald Trump will lead from strength.
  • Excerpt from his vice presidential acceptance speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention — [4] (July 21, 2016)

• Donald Trump and I believe that Captain Humayun Khan is an American hero and his family, like all Gold Star families, should be cherished by every American. Captain Khan gave his life to defend our country in the global war on terror. Due to the disastrous decisions of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, a once stable Middle East has now been overrun by ISIS. This must not stand. By suspending immigration from countries that have been compromised by terrorism, rebuilding our military, defeating ISIS at its source and projecting strength on the global stage, we will reduce the likelihood that other American families will face the enduring heartbreak of the Khan family.
  • About the statements of Donald Trump on the fallen Captain Humayun S. M. Khan's family — Facebook (July 26, 2016)

• Honesty is the axis on which leadership spins.
  • Remarks at Reagan Library, C-SPAN.org (September 8, 2016)

Vice presidential debate (October 4, 2016)

• There's a reason why people question the trustworthiness of Hillary Clinton, and that's because they're paying attention.

• Police officers are the best of us. Men and women, white, African-American, Asian, Latino, Hispanic – they put their lives on the line every single day.

• We can put cybersecurity first if we just make sure the next secretary of state doesn't have a private server.

Vice President of the United States (2017-Present)

• I truly do believe, if all of us do all that we can, that we will once again, in our time, restore the sanctity of life to the center of American law, I just know in my heart of hearts that this will be the generation that restores life in America.
  • Excerpt from a speech addressed to a pro-life group in Nashville, Tennessee — [5] (February 27, 2018)

• The quickest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.
  • Excerpt from address given to the National Rifle Association in Dallas, Texas — [6] (May 4, 2018)

• Honestly, my focus is completely on the progress we're making, we fully support the decision that was made regarding that employee.
  • On former Trump Administration employee Omarosa Manigault Newman when questioned by a reporter — [7] (August 13, 2018)

Quotes about Pence

• [Pence and Jeff Flake] were pushing back against their own party’s president. They were calling out the hypocrisy, and they weren’t loved for it among the leadership and the establishment, they didn’t back down, ever. That was typical Pence and typical Flake.
  • Shelia Cole, on Pence's tenure in the House of Representatives — [8]

• He is a man of character and accomplishment. He is the right man for the job.
  • Donald Trump, 2016 Republican National Convention — [9] (July 21, 2016)

• Mike Pence did an incredible job, and I'm getting a lot of credit because that's really my first so-called choice.
  • Donald Trump, October 2016 campaign rally in Nevada — [10] (October 5 2016)

• [Pence has] got good experience and solid judgment and great background.
  • Dick Cheney, introductory speech opening for Pence at the annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Nevada — [11] (February 24, 2017)

• One of the staffers said [Pence and I] looked like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, coming through those swinging doors, so we’ve called each other ‘Butch’ and ‘Sundance’ jokingly ever since.
  • Jeff Flake, recounting his friendship with Pence during their time in the House of Representatives — [12] (January 3, 2018)

• Mike is intensely loyal. That’s a virtue. He has never uttered to me one syllable of disagreement with the president. And frankly, I admire him for that.
  • Jeff Flake, on Pence and his relationship with Donald Trump — [13] (January 3, 2018)

• We’ve taken different paths, but I’m not trying to suggest that mine is a more virtuous path than his. He’s in a position with considerably more power than I have, and there’s something to be said for that.
  • Jeff Flake, on Pence and his differing opinions regarding Donald Trump — [14] (January 3, 2018)

External links

• Governor Mike Pence official government site
• MikePence.com - official campaign site (now redirects to Donald Trump campaign website)