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Pence's Remarks at a Made in America Event; September 24, 2020
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Remarks by Vice President Pence at a Made in America Event
ECONOMY & JOBS
Issued on: September 24, 2020
Midwest Manufacturing Countertops
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
12:11 P.M. CDT
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, Wisconsin! (Applause.) To Secretary Gene Scalia, to Congressman Tom Tiffany, to Derrick Van Orden, and all of my fellow Americans from near and far: It is great to be back in Badger State. (Applause.)
And it’s especially great to be with all the amazing men and women of Midwest Manufacturing, where every day it’s made in America! (Applause.)
And it’s also especially great to be on the road today with one of the country’s greatest champions for working families. She’s led a historic fight against human trafficking. She’s helped our President expand family leave to millions of Americans. And she’s the co-chair of the National Council for the American Worker. What she’s done for American workers, done for American families is just extraordinary. Would you join me in showing your thanks for the Advisor to the President and the incredible Ivanka Trump for all she’s done for America? (Applause.)
Thank you for that.
It is great to be here at Midwest Manufacturing. It’s amazing to think this company has been a pillar of the Eau Claire community for more than 50 years. You all have made that happen. And countertops made by Midwest Manufacturing, made by the Midwest Manufacturing countertop team, are sold all over America from coast to coast. (Applause.) And it’s incredible craftsmanship.
But it is great to be with so many friends. We appreciate the hospitality and the welcome today. But speaking of friends of mine, allow me to bring greetings and gratitude from another friend of mine — a man who loves the state of Wisconsin and I believe is the greatest champion for American workers ever to sit in the Oval Office of the White House. I bring greetings from the 45th President of the United States of America, President Donald Trump. (Applause.)
And I’m here because I stand with President Donald Trump. When this President stands up for faith and family and the American flag, I stand with President Donald Trump. When this President stands up to the radical left and their socialist agenda, I stand with President Donald Trump. (Applause.) And when this President stands up for American jobs and American workers, we stand with President Donald Trump. (Applause.)
You know, four years ago, a movement was born — a movement of everyday Americans from every walk of life. Just look at how far we’ve come as a nation in three and a half short years with this President in the Oval Office. It’s amazing to think, four years ago, we inherited a military that was hollowed out by devastating budget cuts, an economy struggling to break out of the slowest recovery since the Great Depression. Terrorism was on the rise around the world, and we witnessed a steady assault on our most cherished values.
{snip}
In support of the rule of law, the President actually saw to the appointment of more than 200 men and women to our federal courts at every level. And I can tell you firsthand, they are all principled conservatives who will uphold all the God-given liberties enshrined in our Constitution, like the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. (Applause.) Principled jurists at every level, and that includes Justice Neil Gorsuch and Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
We gather here today in a time of national mourning. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a true public servant who paved the way for women in the law, and we honor her service. Yesterday evening, my wife Karen and I paid our respects as she lay in state in the Supreme Court. And President Trump and our First Lady paid their respects this morning. And Justice Ginsburg’s family will remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
And as we rightly honor her life of service, the Constitution of the United States provides that the President shall appoint judges to the Supreme Court. And I promise you, come this Saturday, President Donald Trump will do his duty, and we will nominate a principled conservative woman to the Supreme Court of the United States. (Applause.) After the United States Senate fulfills their duty to advise and consent, we’re going to fill that seat. (Applause.)
{snip}
I mean, the truth is, Joe Biden would double down on the policies that have led to violence in America’s cities. I mean, Joe Biden actually says that America is “systemically racist,” and that law enforcement has an “implicit bias” against minorities.
Just yesterday, his running mate said that it was, quote, “outdated and wrongheaded” to view police was the only way to make communities safe. When he was asked whether he’d support cutting funding to law enforcement, Joe Biden replied, “Yes, absolutely.”
But I’ll make you a promise, Wisconsin: Under President Donald Trump and this Vice President and this administration, we will always back the blue. We’re not going to defund the police — not now, not ever. (Applause.)
{sure. snip}
And thanks to President Donald Trump, the Big 10 will be playing football in just a few short weeks. (Applause.) Badger football is coming back.
{snip}
You know, I truly do believe in my heart of hearts that it’s — it’s the faith of the American people, your faith in the American Dream, your faith in the ideals on which this nation was founded, and our faith in God that have always been the wellspring of this nation’s strength.
And with that faith in Him and in all of you, with this President in the White House, with a great team that serves Wisconsin alongside us each and every day, I know the best days for Wisconsin and America are yet to come. And we will make America great again — again. (Applause.)
Thank you all very much. God bless you. And God bless America.
END 12:46 P.M. CDT
Remarks by Vice President Pence at a Made in America Event
ECONOMY & JOBS
Issued on: September 24, 2020
Midwest Manufacturing Countertops
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
12:11 P.M. CDT
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, Wisconsin! (Applause.) To Secretary Gene Scalia, to Congressman Tom Tiffany, to Derrick Van Orden, and all of my fellow Americans from near and far: It is great to be back in Badger State. (Applause.)
And it’s especially great to be with all the amazing men and women of Midwest Manufacturing, where every day it’s made in America! (Applause.)
And it’s also especially great to be on the road today with one of the country’s greatest champions for working families. She’s led a historic fight against human trafficking. She’s helped our President expand family leave to millions of Americans. And she’s the co-chair of the National Council for the American Worker. What she’s done for American workers, done for American families is just extraordinary. Would you join me in showing your thanks for the Advisor to the President and the incredible Ivanka Trump for all she’s done for America? (Applause.)
Thank you for that.
It is great to be here at Midwest Manufacturing. It’s amazing to think this company has been a pillar of the Eau Claire community for more than 50 years. You all have made that happen. And countertops made by Midwest Manufacturing, made by the Midwest Manufacturing countertop team, are sold all over America from coast to coast. (Applause.) And it’s incredible craftsmanship.
But it is great to be with so many friends. We appreciate the hospitality and the welcome today. But speaking of friends of mine, allow me to bring greetings and gratitude from another friend of mine — a man who loves the state of Wisconsin and I believe is the greatest champion for American workers ever to sit in the Oval Office of the White House. I bring greetings from the 45th President of the United States of America, President Donald Trump. (Applause.)
And I’m here because I stand with President Donald Trump. When this President stands up for faith and family and the American flag, I stand with President Donald Trump. When this President stands up to the radical left and their socialist agenda, I stand with President Donald Trump. (Applause.) And when this President stands up for American jobs and American workers, we stand with President Donald Trump. (Applause.)
You know, four years ago, a movement was born — a movement of everyday Americans from every walk of life. Just look at how far we’ve come as a nation in three and a half short years with this President in the Oval Office. It’s amazing to think, four years ago, we inherited a military that was hollowed out by devastating budget cuts, an economy struggling to break out of the slowest recovery since the Great Depression. Terrorism was on the rise around the world, and we witnessed a steady assault on our most cherished values.
{snip}
In support of the rule of law, the President actually saw to the appointment of more than 200 men and women to our federal courts at every level. And I can tell you firsthand, they are all principled conservatives who will uphold all the God-given liberties enshrined in our Constitution, like the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. (Applause.) Principled jurists at every level, and that includes Justice Neil Gorsuch and Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
We gather here today in a time of national mourning. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a true public servant who paved the way for women in the law, and we honor her service. Yesterday evening, my wife Karen and I paid our respects as she lay in state in the Supreme Court. And President Trump and our First Lady paid their respects this morning. And Justice Ginsburg’s family will remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
And as we rightly honor her life of service, the Constitution of the United States provides that the President shall appoint judges to the Supreme Court. And I promise you, come this Saturday, President Donald Trump will do his duty, and we will nominate a principled conservative woman to the Supreme Court of the United States. (Applause.) After the United States Senate fulfills their duty to advise and consent, we’re going to fill that seat. (Applause.)
{snip}
I mean, the truth is, Joe Biden would double down on the policies that have led to violence in America’s cities. I mean, Joe Biden actually says that America is “systemically racist,” and that law enforcement has an “implicit bias” against minorities.
Just yesterday, his running mate said that it was, quote, “outdated and wrongheaded” to view police was the only way to make communities safe. When he was asked whether he’d support cutting funding to law enforcement, Joe Biden replied, “Yes, absolutely.”
But I’ll make you a promise, Wisconsin: Under President Donald Trump and this Vice President and this administration, we will always back the blue. We’re not going to defund the police — not now, not ever. (Applause.)
{sure. snip}
And thanks to President Donald Trump, the Big 10 will be playing football in just a few short weeks. (Applause.) Badger football is coming back.
{snip}
You know, I truly do believe in my heart of hearts that it’s — it’s the faith of the American people, your faith in the American Dream, your faith in the ideals on which this nation was founded, and our faith in God that have always been the wellspring of this nation’s strength.
And with that faith in Him and in all of you, with this President in the White House, with a great team that serves Wisconsin alongside us each and every day, I know the best days for Wisconsin and America are yet to come. And we will make America great again — again. (Applause.)
Thank you all very much. God bless you. And God bless America.
END 12:46 P.M. CDT
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