Pence Accuses Democrats of ‘Attacking America’ at DNC: American Ideals Were ‘Hardly Ever Mentioned’

Vice President Mike Pence opened his RNC speech Wednesday night with a message about the ideals that shaped America and a swipe at the Democrats for their convention last week.

Speaking from Fort McHenry, Pence said, “It was on this site 206 years ago when our young republic heroically withstood a naval bombardment from the most powerful empire on Earth. They came to crush our revolution, to divide our nation, and to end the American experiment. The heroes who held this fort took their stand for life, liberty, freedom and the American flag. And those ideals have defined our nation.”

He then added, “But they were hardly ever mentioned at last week’s Democratic National Convention. Instead Democrats spent four days attacking America.”

“Joe Biden said that we were living through a season of darkness. But as President Trump said, where Joe Biden sees American darkness, we see American greatness,” Pence continued.

Pence also took a moment in his opening remarks to address Americans in the path of Hurricane Laura.

“Our prayers are with you tonight and our administration is working closely with authorities in the states that will be impacted. FEMA has mobilized resources and supplies for those in harm’s way. This is a serious storm, and we urge all of those in the affected areas to heed state and local authorities, stay safe and know we’ll be with you every step of the way, to support, rescue, respond, and recover in the days and weeks ahead.”

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