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Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, is known for gracefully advancing conservative policies with respect to limited government, fiscal responsibility, economic development, educational opportunity, and upholding the fundamental virtues of the U.S. Constitution. He is widely respected for his courage, resolve, and faithfulness to his country. The former Vice President has recently joined Washington, D.C.-based think tank Heritage Foundation as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow, where he will work to lead the conservative movement into the future. 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