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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence
Mike (Michael) Richard PenceTrump stays on script to hammer Clinton Former Dem senator thanks Trump for visiting Louisiana Trump tours flood damage in Louisiana MORE on Wednesday "strongly" endorsed Speaker Paul Ryan
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"He's a longtime friend, he's a strong conservative leader. I believe we need Paul Ryan in leadership in the Congress of the United States to rebuild our military, to strengthen our economy and to ensure that we have the kind of leadership in this country that will make America great again."
Donald Trump
Donald TrumpJudge recommends criminal contempt charges for Sheriff Joe Arpaio Trump supporter says he was kicked out of rally 'because I'm brown' EXCLUSIVE Bardella: On Steve Bannon and why I'm voting for Hillary MORE sparked controversy Tuesday when he said he is "not quite there yet" on endorsing Ryan. The terminology echoed what Ryan said about the Republican presidential nominee in May, before the Speaker endorsed him.
Donald TrumpJudge recommends criminal contempt charges for Sheriff Joe Arpaio Trump supporter says he was kicked out of rally 'because I'm brown' EXCLUSIVE Bardella: On Steve Bannon and why I'm voting for Hillary MORE sparked controversy Tuesday when he said he is "not quite there yet" on endorsing Ryan. The terminology echoed what Ryan said about the Republican presidential nominee in May, before the Speaker endorsed him.Pence said Wednesday that in politics, it takes time to build relationships.
"These are two men that are building a good relationship," he said on Fox News.
"And I'm very confident, after Donald Trump's elected president, Paul Ryan is reelected to Congress and as Speaker of the House, these two men are going to do great things to restore this country at home and abroad."
The Indiana governor also said he spoke with Trump about his support for Ryan, and said Trump "strongly encouraged" him to endorse the Wisconsin Republican.
"I'm pleased to do it," Pence said.
"This is all part of a process of bringing a party together after ... a very competitive primary process."
