Speaking with reporters in New York City on Friday, Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick Mike Pence said, “I couldn’t be more honored” with the selection.
As he left his hotel, Pence said, “I’m very excited. I’m very humbled and very grateful.”
Earlier in the day, Trump tweeted that Pence would be his nominee.
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I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2016
Since Friday was also the deadline for him to get off the Indiana ballot in his gubernatorial reelection, now that he will be running along side Trump, when asked what his message was for the people of Indiana, Pence said, “We love Indiana. We love our country. And my family and I couldn’t be more honored to have the opportunity to run with and serve with the next president of the United States.”
Honored to join @realDonaldTrump and work to make America great again. https://t.co/J8esm9LU6g
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) July 15, 2016
