Well, first, moments like this, I think it's important for leaders in this country and those of us who aspire to leadership, to return to first principles. The first principle is no one's above the law. The second principle is that every American is entitled to a presumption of innocence.
Mike Pence: “Well, first, moments like this, I think it's important for leaders in this country and those of us who aspire to…”
On the recordJune 17, 2023
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Pence emphasizes the importance of the rule of law and presumption of innocence in light of Trump's indictment.
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