“A campaign ought to demonstrate the basic human decency of the candidate. That means your First Amendment rights end at the tip of your opponent's nose - even in the matter of political rhetoric.”

Vice President of the United States (2017–2021), former governor of Indiana (2013–2017). A conservative Republican politician, he is best known for his steadfast advocacy of traditional family values and his role as a vocal opponent of abortion rights. His public career has also been marked by a disciplined, often moralistic approach to governance.