Mike Pence in Trump Research Book
On Energy & Oil:
Cap and trade would raise home utility rates more than $3100
[NUVO, 9/27/12]: "I'm concerned about policies like a national energy tax that would work such a hardship on Hoosier utility ratepayers. I think the issue of climate change -- and the cause of any climate change that's occurring -- is a subject
of scientific debate. And I think the science should always drive that debate, but I strongly oppose efforts to enact cap and trade legislation at the national level." [Federal News Service, 4/20/09]: "Now, you've got the
EPA essentially saying that carbon dioxide represents a threat to the environment and that's going to set into motion, Democrats on Capitol Hill and this administration, bringing forward a cap and trade bill,
which literally could see the utility rates of every American household go up by more than $3,100 per year."
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Abortion:
Roe v. Wade worst Supreme Court decision since Dred Scott
According to Pence's comments at a National March for Life rally, "'It is the 22nd of January again. On this cold anniversary of the worst Supreme Court decision since Dred Scott, all across this land, because of the prayers and compassion of every one
of you, springtime is breaking forth in the battle between choice and life.'" [Press Release--Office of Rep. Pence, 1/22/07]"Pence also touted his policies on abortion, bringing up the legislation he signed in 2013 that banned insurance coverage for
most abortion procedures. 'Life is winning in Indiana, because of the efforts of all of you,' Pence said. 'Life is winning in this state - I truly believe - because compassion is overcoming convenience. Life is defeating despair.'"
[Indianapolis Star, 9/19/14]
"Pence also backs a constitutional amendment to ban abortion, saying he is against the procedure in all cases --including rape and incest -- except when the life of the mother is at stake." [Washington Post, 3/22/05]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Abortion:
Federal funding of Planned Parenthood is "morally wrong"
According to an op-ed by Mike Pence, "'I also believe it is morally wrong to take the taxpayer dollars of millions of pro-life Americans and use them to fund organizations that provide and promote abortions, like Planned Parenthood of America.'"
[Op-Ed--Mike Pence, 2/24/11]
Q: Are you willing to hold up this entire budget over defunding Planned Parenthood?
PENCE: Well of course I am. I think the American people have begun to learn that the largest abortion provider in
the country is also the largest recipient of federal funding under Title X, and they want to see that come to an end." [Media Matters, 4/5/11]
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Abortion:
Proposed abortion bill that defined "forcible rape"
[Associated Press State & Local Wire, 8/26/12]: "Joe Donnelly and Mike Pence twice sponsored legislation that would separate out 'forcible rape' when it comes to federal funding of abortions. Donnelly and Pence signed onto a 2011 bill that would have
redefined rape for the purposes of seeking an abortion. The Donnelly and Pence campaigns called the defining of rape in the bill something the congressmen had overlooked and said it was quickly removed from the measure once it was found."
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Budget & Economy:
Consumer Protection Act is a job-killer
[On consumer protection]: "Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule and to the underlying bill, the so-called, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.
Unfortunately, as it has been said, there is not much taxpayer protection in the bill and there is even less Wall Street reform. I see this bill as nothing more than a permanent bailout and a job-killer." [Office Of Rep. Mike Pence, 12/14/09]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Criticized 1992 Civil Rights Act as being about "quotas"
In an op-ed Mike Pence wrote, "Whether it was Bush's cynical reversal of the 'no new taxes' pledge or his vacillation on the 1992 Civil Rights (quota) Act, he has managed to alienate a sizable portion of the
Reagan Republican coalition. Dan Quayle has managed to keep his distance from these objectionable acts and has engendered real credibility." [Daily Journal, 8/13/92]
"Pence said that adequate civil rights protections are already in place and that the new legislation would require racial hiring quotas. 'I would sustain the veto,' he said. 'It is not because I am a racist.
I am sensitive to small business America, and I don't believe that businesses should be forced to proceed on the racist tendencies that (hiring) quotas are comprised." [Daily Journal 9/29/90]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Refused to say "Black lives matter"
On a historic Juneteenth, as protests continue to rage across America, Vice President Mike Pence was asked if he would say those words, 'Black lives matter,' and three times declined - instead saying 'all lives matter in a very real sense.'
The Vice President, when pressed as to why he would not say the phrase, said, 'Well, I don't accept the fact, Brian, that there's a segment of American society that disagrees in the preciousness and importance of every human life.'" [6 ABC, 6/20/20]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Civil Rights:
No evidence of hate crimes over gender identity
According to The Indianapolis Star, "Pence, who has said he believes that being gay is a 'lifestyle choice,' also worried that a bill to protect gays and lesbians from workplace discrimination could be used to discriminate against Christians."
[Indianapolis Star, 4/12/15]"This bill designates in particular gender identity for federally protected status. Without, I might add, any evidence of any hate crimes occurring against individuals for gender identity." [Office of Rep. Pence, 4/29/09]"
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Changing definition of marriage is abolishing marriage
[Columbus Republic, 9/22/00]: "Pence said he opposed gay marriages and hate-crimes legislation. He said that marriage between man and woman is the nucleus of American society and 'should be elevated, held higher than, esteemed more under the law than
any other relationship.'"[States News Service, 3/31/08]: "If we change the definition of marriage you're really abolishing marriage. I don't think we really want to see a society without that strong centerpiece of a heterosexual marriage," Pence said.
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Corporations:
Reduce state corporate tax rate from 8.5% to 3%
[On individual & corporate taxes]: "Republican Mike Pence is looking at ways to cut Indiana income tax rates across the board if he is elected governor next year. The congressman told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he wants the state's
individual and corporate tax rates reduced to 3 percent. The state's individual tax rate is now 3.4 percent and the corporate rate is 8.5 percent. He also said he would like to repeal Indiana's estate tax." [Associated Press State & Local Wire, 8/3/11]
"Congress should adopt the Armey-Shelby Flat Tax Proposal (H.R. 1040/S.1040) sponsored by House Majority Leader Richard Armey (R-TX) and Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL).
Under the Armey-Shelby proposal, two simple postcard size forms would replace the current tax code's 703 forms." [Mike Pence For Congress via Wayback Machine, 2000]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Education:
COVID: Don't want CDC guidance on school reopenings
CDC's guidelines for schools to consider encourage teachers and students to stay home when possible, mitigating the contact between students and teachers who might be at a higher risk from COVID-19.
Pence was blunt in dismissing those guidelines in favor of a quick reopening. 'To be very clear, we don't want CDC guidance to be a reason why people don't reopen their schools,' he said." [4WWL-TV, 7/14/20]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Education:
No federal pre-K grant, but pre-K voucher for neediest
[On Pre-K funding]: "A Pence spokeswoman, Christy Denault, told the Star that Pence was concerned about additional conditions that come with federal grants. Advocates seeking the grant have estimated it could have helped Indiana serve up to 2,000 more
children from low-income families, the Star reported. The grant application also would have targeted millions of dollars toward improving the state's pre-K infrastructure." [Associated Press State & Local, 10/17/14]"Pence said he will work with the
General Assembly to propose a prekindergarten voucher program for Indiana's neediest families. He said the program would be voluntary and be usable for the school year or summer preceding kindergarten at public or private providers.
Families with household incomes up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level, which for a family of four is $43,567, would be eligible." [Evansville Courier & Press, 12/6/13]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Education:
Budget proposes more money for private school vouchers
["Pence has suggested an increase in school funding in his budget proposal. But, there is a catch: Most of that would go to private school vouchers and charter schools. Reported The Associated Press, 'It would give $1,500 more per student for charter sch
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Build Keystone XL; drill ANWR
[Star Press, 8/7/08]: "It's likely that Congress will vote on a comprehensive energy bill this fall, but Pence is asking, 'Why wait?' Pence supports oil drilling in the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Gulf of Mexico, and in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans off the East Coast and West Coast."
[Office of Rep. Mike Pence, 1/18/12]: "With unemployment at a heartbreaking 8.5 percent, I am profoundly disappointed that the president has rejected the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. In saying 'no' to the
Keystone XL pipeline, the president is saying no to energy independence and to thousands of good-paying new jobs. I urge the president to reconsider his opposition to this job-creating pipeline.'"
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Global warming is a myth; treaty is a disaster
[Mike Pence For Congress via Wayback Machine, 2000]: "Global warming is a myth. The global warming treaty is a disaster. There, I said it. Just like the 'new ice age' scare of the 1970's, the environmental movement has found a new chant for their latest
'chicken little' attempt to raise taxes & grow centralized governmental power. The chant is 'the sky is warming! the sky is warming!'" [Star Press, 1/7/10]: "On nuclear power: 'I think we ought to build 100 new nuclear plants in the next 20 years.'"
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Environment:
Won't comply with EPA rules on toxic mercury
[Editorial--Fort Wayne Gazette, 7/6/15]: "Indiana was one of almost two dozen states that brought the suit that forced the Environmental Protection Agency back to the drawing board on air pollution regulations related to mercury and other toxic
emissions. Pence has put Indiana in the forefront of every recent fight to defend the coal industry from what the state considers undue interference from pollution regulators."
[The Hill, 7/14/14]: "Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is calling on his former colleagues in Congress to defund proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulations at the heart of President Obama's climate change initiative. 'Using
the power of the purse, Congress has the ability to block or prevent implementation of the EPA's proposed regulations on new and existing power plants,' Pence wrote. 'I respectfully urge you to support legislative efforts to do so."
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Families & Children:
Day-care kids suffer stunted emotional development
[Mike Pence Letter to The Editor--Indianapolis Star, 4/9/97]: "Researchers found that while day-care kids suffer no disadvantage in cognitive or linguistic development, their emotional development was stunted. Specifically,
researchers found that a child cared for by other was less affectionate toward the mother. This was described as 'statistically insignificant,' which means that the numbers make it as obvious as the nose on your face."
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Government Reform:
Citizens United ruling victory for First Amendment
[On allowing unlimited corporate campaign donations]: "Freedom won today in the Supreme Court. Today's ruling in the Citizens United case takes us one step closer to the Founding Fathers' vision of free speech,
a vision that is cherished by all Americans and one Congress has a responsibility to protect. This decision is a victory on behalf of those who cherish the fundamental freedoms protected by the First Amendment." [Office Of Rep. Mike Pence, 1/21/10]
[As a US.Rep.], Pence introduced H.R. 1316, which would have "amended the Federal Election Campaign Act to repeal the limit on the aggregate amount of campaign contributions that may be made by individuals during an election cycle, to repeal the
limit on the amount of expenditures political parties may make on behalf of their candidates in general elections for federal office." The bill was never considered by the full House. [CRS via Congressional Quarterly, 7/13/05]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Government Reform:
FactCheck: Yes, voter ID laws may increase voter turnout
[On voter ID]: "The reality is recent experience under Indiana's voter ID law shows that such laws do not diminish voter turnout at all. In fact, there's some evidence that they increase voter turnout. As was recently reported, voter turnout among
Democrats improved slightly last year in Indiana despite a new law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls." [Transcript--House Committee On The Judiciary, 2/27/08]FactCheck from Poverty Action Lab ("The Effects of Voter ID
Notification on Voter Turnout," 2012): To add evidence to this polarizing and often politicized debate, researchers evaluated the effect of sending various postcards describing relevant voter
ID requirements to different voters in Tennessee and Virginia. They found that notifying voters of the ID requirements did not negatively affect turnout, and certain messaging actually increased turnout by as much as 1.5 percentage points.
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Gun Control:
Allowing guns in school parking lots was common-sense reform
Q: You signed a law that would allow guns in locked vehicles in school parking lots.PENCE: "The bill really was a common-sense reform. We actually had parents that had a permit to conceal and carry a weapon that were finding them-selves guilty of a fe
"Congress should rebuff attempts to restrict the Second Amendment and recognize that programs such as national firearms registration and the assault weapons ban are antithetical to the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. Furthermore,
Congress should recognize the primacy of state law in matters related to firearms purchases and registration and should support state efforts to disarm dangerous criminals." [Office Of Mike Pence via Wayback Machine, 2010]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Health Care:
Medicare & Medicaid greatest threat to those under 40
In a The Indianapolis Star letter to the editor Mike Pence wrote, "The most ominous consequence of a universal drug benefit could be that it will usher in the beginning of socialized medicine in America." [Indianapolis Star, 6/26/03]
Pence termed entitlement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid as 'the greatest threat there is to those under the age of 40.'
He said Medicare and Medicaid in their current forms 'threaten the economic vitality of future generations' and are currently 'fraught with waste, fraud and abuse.'
He recommended states be put in charge of Medicaid programs." [Decatur Daily Democrat, 4/28/11]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Health Care:
Big government & candy are more harmful than cigarettes
Despite the hysteria from the political class and the media, smoking doesn't kill. In fact, 2 out of every three smokers does not die from a smoking related illness and 9 out of ten smokers do not contract lung cancer. This is not to say that smoking is
good for you. The relevant question is, what is more harmful to the nation, second hand smoke or back handed big government disguised in do-gooder healthcare rhetoric." [Mike Pence Op-Ed via Wayback Machine, 2001]"Seriously, lung cancer claims too
many lives but the numbers are inconsequential compared to the death toll related to heart disease. What is the main cause of heart disease? Obesity. What single product, when used properly, contributes more to obesity than any other product in
America? Candy! 'But, Mike, (you might say) you can't compare candy and cigarettes.' Oh, can't I?" [Mike Pence Letter To The Editor--Indianapolis Star, 5/18/97]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Health Care:
Pay uninsured $1000 a year to buy health insurance
[Mike Pence for Congress via Wayback Machine, 2000]: "Congress should address the 44 million uninsured working Americans by enacting the Faircare for the Uninsured Act of 1999 (H.R. 2362). Under the Faircare credit, each working adult
(excepting those already covered by an employer plan, those on Medicaid or Medicare) would receive $1000 each year, tax free, to buy health insurance and an additional $500 for each child up to a $1000 for two or more children."
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Homeland Security:
Homosexuals in the ranks weakens unit cohesion
[Mike Pence Announcement Speech via Wayback Machine, 2000]: "In addition to defense spending, Congress should lead a national debate on reforming the military by:. (4) bringing an end to the 'don't ask/don't tell' policy of permitting
homosexuals to serve in the armed forces. Homosexuality is incompatible with military service because the presence of homosexuals in the ranks weakens unit cohesion."
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Immigration:
Require temporary workers to learn American language
According to a Mike Pence press release, "'And if they come under the color of the law, we must require temporary workers to learn the language of the American people." [Congressional Press Releases, 5/15/07]
"The Pew Hispanic Center estimates that twelve million illegal aliens are currently living in America. Just a few months ago, that estimate was eleven million.
In a few more months or years, that estimate will grow to thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, twenty or more million illegal aliens, unless we do something to turn the tide.
And, we must do something because this is a problem of epic proportions. It is a problem that threatens the very fabric of America." [Congressional Press Releases, 5/23/06]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Immigration:
Opposed SCHIP expansion for elimination of citizenship proof
According to a Mike Pence press release obtained via Congressional Press Releases, "U.S. Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) today announced his opposition to a major expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP),
highlighting a provision in the bill that eliminates a requirement that anyone applying for Medicaid and SCHIP services provide proof of U.S. citizenship." [Congressional Press Releases, 8/1/07]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Jobs:
Raising minimum wage is inflationary; would eliminate jobs
According to a Mike Pence press release obtained via Congressional Press Releases, "'Minimum wage increases raise unemployment among teenagers, minorities and part-time workers. The minimum wage violates fundamental free market economics. It costs jobs,
and I cannot support policies that will take jobs from those who need a paycheck the most." [Congressional Press Releases, 7/29/06]"[Pence's opponent] supports an increase in the minimum wage, currently at $3.35 an hour. Pence opposes an increase,
saying it would be inflationary. Pence referred to a study that concluded that increasing the minimum wage could eliminate 12,000 jobs in the 2nd District by 1992." [Indianapolis Star, 10/12/88]
"In 2013, House Democrats proposed a bill that would
bring the minimum wage to $8.25. Governor Mike Pence made his opposition apparent when he signed into law a bill that prohibits local governments from requiring a higher wage." [Indiana Statesman: Indiana State University, 9/24/14]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Principles & Values:
I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem
According to NBC News, "' I left today's Colts game because President Trump and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem. While everyone is entitled to their own opinions,
I don't think it's too much to ask NFL players to respect the Flag and our National Anthem. I stand with President Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem.'" [NBC News, 10/8/17]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Principles & Values:
To reverse American decline must win back traditional values
[FNS, 2/19/10]: "To reverse American decline, we should recognize that our present crisis is not merely economic and political, but moral. We must win back America for the fundamental traditional values of the American people. The sanctity of life
& the sanctity of marriage."[Press Release, 3/8/04]: "The President rightly called marriage, 'the most enduring human institution.' Marriage was ordained by God, confirmed by law, is the glue of the American family & the safest harbor for children."
Source: FactCheck on 2020 Trump Research Book
Sep 22, 2020
On Tax Reform:
Capital gains tax cut increases revenue & creates jobs
Pence wrote, "Conservatives of both parties managed to return the capital gains tax to slightly below its 1986 level of 20%, and in so doing ensured vigorous growth in the nation's economy. Although House Democrats referred to the legislation
as 'immoral' and 'a financial disaster for the country,' the evidence is clear that a reduction in the capital gains tax rate increases revenues, stimulates economic growth and creates jobs." [Indianapolis Star, 11/14/89]
Pence said, "To end the uncertainty that is stifling investment, innovation and growth, we must preserve current tax rates and promote permanent tax reform. Congress must permanently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax rates to ensure no American faces
a tax hike on January 1st, and I have introduced a bill with Sen. Jim DeMint to do just that. Most Americans know that higher taxes won't get anybody hired. Raising taxes on job creators won't create jobs." [Detroit Economic Club, 11/29/10]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
On Tax Reform:
Something terribly wrong with taxing dead people
According to a Mike Pence press release, "I believe death taxes are immoral. I believe it is morally wrong to make death a taxable event. I believe it is also morally wrong to say to small business owners and family farmers, and any American whatever
their means, that after a lifetime of obeying the law and a lifetime of paying your share honestly and legally to the Federal Treasury, that we will make your death a taxable event." [Congressional Press Releases, 6/22/06]
"The death tax, was enacted in 1916 primarily to raise revenues for World War I, but also because Congress thought it should prevent the transmission of wealth inequalities through inheritance. Last I checked, however,
World War I is long over and there is something terribly wrong with taxing dead people. In fact, it is downright harmful to a capitalist economy like ours." [Press Release--Office of Rep. Pence, 4/13/05]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
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