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Mike Pence made his national debut with a speech at the Republican national convention with a self-deprecating speech that focused on his running mate, Donald Trump._ by [Ryan Teague Beckwith](https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/) ## Ryan Teague Beckwith Jul 21, 2016 4:19 AM UTC Indiana Gov. Mike Pence made his national debut with a speech at the Republican national convention with a self-deprecating speech that focused on his running mate, Donald Trump. by [Ryan Teague Beckwith](https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/) ## Ryan Teague Beckwith Jul 21, 2016 4:19 AM UTC Indiana Gov. Mike Pence made his national debut with a speech at the Republican national convention with a self-deprecating speech that focused on his running mate, Donald Trump. “You know, he’s a man known for a larger personality, a colorful style and lots of charisma. And so, I guess he was just looking for some balance on the ticket,” he said. Read Pence’s full remarks as delivered: --- > “” --- ## Transcript I accept your nomination to run and serve as vice president of the United States of America. With this united party, he's got backup, and on November 8th, I know we will elect Donald Trump to be the 45th president of the United States of America. This election comes down to just two names on the ballot, so let's resolve Here and now that Hillary Clinton will never become President of the United States of America. [ APPLAUSE ] And where else would an independent spirit like his find a following than in the land of the free and the home of the brave? [ APPLAUSE ] And my fellow Republicans When Donald Trump becomes president of the United States of America the change will be huge. [ APPLAUSE ] Every American should know that while we're filling the presidency for the next four years, this election will define the Supreme Court for the next 40. [ APPLAUSE ] And it was Hillary Clinton who left Americans in harm's way in Benghazi. And after four Americans fell, said, what difference, at this point, does it make? [ APPLAUSE ] And if the world knows nothing else, it will know this. America stands with Israel. [ APPLAUSE ] We are as we have always been one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This is. Another time for choosing. We have but one choice and that man is ready. This team is ready. Our party is ready and when we elect Donald Trump the forty- fifth President of the United States, together we will make America great... Again. 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