On Tuesday, Pence wrote in a post on X, “On this fifth anniversary of January 6th, I wanted to pass along remarks I made about that fateful day at the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony last year.”
“I first spoke about the men and women in uniform—the true heroes that day; how I will always believe that, by God’s grace, I did my duty to see to the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution,” Pence continued, “and I expressed my heartfelt gratitude to the countless Americans of every background who have reached out with a word of encouragement these past five years.”
The former vice president referred to Jan. 6, 2021, as a “tragic day” but also said that the day “became a triumph of freedom when, after Capitol Police quelled the violence, leaders in both chambers in both political parties reconvened the very same day and finished democracy’s work under the Constitution.”
“The Constitution is the common ground on which we stand,” said Pence. “In these divided times, I believe more than ever that on that common ground we will forge a boundless future together and America’s best days are yet to come.”
During his acceptance speech for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, Pence said, “The Bible says, ‘He keeps his oath even when it hurts.’ I know something about that. So in accepting this award, I hope you’ll permit me to give honor and glory to the one who gave me grace and strength to see that day through: my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
“God is not done with America yet,” Pence went on to say. “I believe with all my heart, if we’ll turn our hearts to him, as President Kennedy said, ask his blessing and help, make his work on earth our own, America’s best days are yet to come—so help us God.”
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