Pence, who recently visited Ukraine and has faced criticism from some within his party for his support of U.S. aid to the country, made these remarks during an appearance on the conservative Hugh Hewitt Show.
Pence described Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine as "evil" and emphasized the importance of preventing the Russian leader from advancing further into Europe. During his visit to Ukraine, Pence witnessed the aftermath of atrocities committed by Putin's troops in the city of Bucha.
According to some accounts, hundreds of civilians, including women and children, were fired upon, resulting in a mass grave being built by the church. Pence expressed his deep concern, stating, "What's going on in Ukraine right now is not just war, it's evil."
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The former vice president left Ukraine with a renewed determination to provide the Ukrainian military with the support they need to fight against the Russian invasion.
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Pence firmly believed that if Putin were to overrun Ukraine, it would only be a matter of time before the Russian military crossed a border that would require American troops to intervene.
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He cited the "Reagan Doctrine" as the basis for his assessment, which calls for supporting democratic allies in their fight against common enemies.
Pence explained, "If you're willing to fight the enemies of the United States on your soil, we'll give you the means to fight them there so our men and women in uniform don't have to fight them."
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He pledged to continue advocating for this doctrine throughout the campaign and across the country.
Pence's stance aligns with a conservative perspective that emphasizes the importance of defending democratic allies and preventing the spread of authoritarian influence.
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