By Greg Pence As we watched last week's first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden, we saw two clear paths before us: one of law and order, economic growth, and boundless patriotism, and another, laid out by the Leader of the Democratic Party. Joe Biden's vision is defined by rioting in our streets, defunding our frontline law enforcement community, and bankrupting our middle class with socialist ideas. America is worth fighting for, which is why Trump and Republican leaders in Congress helped lead our nation into the most prosperous era our country has ever seen. We are prepared to do it again. Republicans believe that people should have the freedom to pursue a better life for themselves and their families. That is why we made our Commitment to America, with three objectives: restore our way of life, rebuild the greatest economy in history, and renew the American Dream. We achieve the first by defeating COVID-19 with expanded testing capabilities and vaccine development; by defending and not "defunding" our police; and by upholding our constitutional rights to free speech and to keep and bear arms. We will rebuild the economy by reopening our nation, ending our dependence on China, and investing in America's infrastructure in our rural communities. We will renew the American Dream by making sure students can attend great schools no matter their zip code through school choice; by honoring the service of our veterans with good health care and job opportunities; and by supporting technical and vocational education. Our optimistic, conservative path forward contrasts sharply with the Democrats' radical liberal agenda of defunding the police, dismantling our institutions, and destroying the economy. Under Democrats' economic plan, working families and small business owners would owe trillions in new taxes. And don't expect fairer, more efficient government service in return. Instead, hardworking taxpayers would get a one-size-fits-all health care system and an economy-killing Green New Deal-style infrastructure and energy plan. Similarly, Democrats' plan to defund our police, border patrol, and military would threaten Americans' lives and livelihoods. Rejecting law and order is the path to anarchy and tragedy, like we see in Democrat-run cities like Chicago, Portland, Seattle and more. In a move to bow to the mob, the left-wing City Council of Minneapolis pledged this summer to defund the city's police department. Within weeks, the city reeled and buyer's remorse set in when they watched their city burn and violence continue to rise. Further, Democrats want to dismantle historical precedent and strip the president's Constitutional power to appoint Supreme Court justices. Twenty-nine times in American history has there been a Supreme Court vacancy in an election year, and the president has made a nomination in all twenty-nine cases. My fellow Hoosier, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, is supremely qualified and a brilliant choice for the Supreme Court, all the little liberal politicking and slanders against her notwithstanding. This nation's ideals were born at Lexington and Concord with the shot-heard-around-the world. Two-hundred and forty-five years later, the very ideas for which patriots risked their lives to defend are at stake. Will we protect those same liberties the patriots of 1776 fought for? Or will we abandon the principles of the American Revolution and allow the liberal elite in Washington to control our lives? That is the choice in this election. One party wants to restore, rebuild, and renew the American Dream. The other party wants to defund, dismantle, and destroy. Americans know which path will lead to a bright future. Republicans' Commitment to America will get us there.

By: Congressman Greg Pence Hoosiers know our law enforcement officers as neighbors, friends and honorable public servants who, even on the easiest of days, perform a difficult and dangerous job. Behind the badge and uniform are men and women who put their lives on the line every day on behalf of every citizen they serve. For them and their families, I am eternally grateful. The recent calls to defund or disband the very police departments that we depend on are irresponsible and downright dangerous. I will never support that. Further, some are advocating to change qualified immunity. People who advocate this position need to reach out to the brave men and women who serve in law enforcement to understand the consequences of undermining this important protection. Qualified immunity does not prohibit bad officers from being held accountable by our system of justice. Those who commit illegal acts on the beat, like those accused of George Floyd's murder, are rightfully subject to state or federal criminal charges. Qualified immunity shields police officers from being sued in civil court over official actions. To suggest that it allows law enforcement to conduct themselves unlawfully or deprive citizens of their rights is false. Limiting or eliminating this important civil protection would have disastrous implications. It would open up officers -- and their families -- to countless civil lawsuits and make community policing all but impossible. It would also drive out those currently serving in law enforcement and make it harder to attract new recruits. Congress must come together in a bipartisan way to address police reform. That is why I am a proud cosponsor of the JUSTICE Act, the bill authored by Representative Pete Stauber. The Senate companion effort is being led by Republican Senator Tim Scott. The JUSTICE Act is the only bill under consideration in Congress that offers bipartisan, commonsense solutions to the very real issues that are dividing our country. This bill is an honest step in the right direction and would serve to restore trust between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. 99.9% of law enforcement officers are good, honest and decent public servants who work tirelessly to make our cities and towns safer places to live. These men and women understand the respect and dignity worthy of every citizen and would bravely sacrifice their own lives for ours. In these times, the heroes of law enforcement deserve more support, not less.

By Greg Pence The America we know and love feels different right now. Students are home. Streets are quiet. Businesses have been forced to close their doors, and our booming economy is now in the midst of an unprecedented challenge. The coronavirus pandemic continues to pose a real threat to our health and our livelihoods. In these trying times, uncertainty abounds and anxiety is understandable. In this moment of turbulence, let us never forget that we are all in it together. Every American has a role to play in defeating the virus. Doctors, nurses, first responders and healthcare professionals whose care and compassion is unparalleled are on the front lines of this battle. Public safety officials are working around the clock to slow the spread of the disease. Scientists are putting their expertise to work in developing treatments to save lives. … Leadership is the key that guides us through troubling times. President Trump continues to guide our nation with resolve, science and the facts. His example continues to instill confidence in the American people when we've needed it the most. Gov. Holcomb has been a beacon of leadership for our home state of Indiana. Hoosiers appreciate his dedication. I'd like to also recognize Vice President Mike Pence, leader of the Coronavirus Task Force, and my brother. We are blessed to have such leaders as him guiding our state and our nation through this trying time. For our part, I am proud that Congress came together to pass, on an overwhelming and bipartisan basis, the CARES Act. This legislation provides historic levels of relief and support for hospitals, families, workers and small businesses. I supported the CARES Act because it will help families to pay their bills and put food on the table. It will also help ensure that working Americans have a job to return to when our economy is up and running again. … Life will once again return to normal. Our economy will come roaring back. Businesses will reopen. America will get back to work. I urge you to take comfort in the fact that in the midst of a global pandemic, this generation of Americans, like each of those before us, can still come together in a national moment of need. For the good of the country, we can still put aside our differences and unite as Americans. So keep playing your part in the fight against coronavirus. Give thanks, grace and support to those who need it. And be confident that together, we will see this great nation through to the better days that lie ahead. God Bless. Read the full oped here.