“Saddam Hussein was a nightmare for the Iraqi people, and his execution marks the end of an era when violence against innocent men, women and children was a means to wealth and power.”

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.