“I truly do believe that history teaches that weakness arouses evil, and whether it be the horrific attack in France, the inspired attacks here in the United States, the instability in Turkey that led to a coup.”

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.