“Years ago on my radio show, I used to say, 'I'm a conservative, but I'm not in a bad mood about it.' I've always believed that civility in heavy doses is essential in self-government.”

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.