“If I only had 12 years left to live, I'd want to live it as a member of Congress because that was the 12 longest years of my life.”

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.