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PENCE SWORN IN FOR FIFTH TERM

Congressman Pence was sworn in with the 111th Congress on January 6, 2009

Washington, Jan 6 - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement today upon being sworn in for his fifth term alongside the 111th Congress:

“It is hard to come to a day like this and not be humbled by the awesome responsibility of serving the great people of Indiana.

“I do not take the privilege of participating in the greatest experiment of freedom in the world lightly, and pledge to carry out my duties in office with integrity and honor. I reaffirm my commitment to this country and to Indiana, and look forward to working with my colleagues in the 111th Congress to secure a more prosperous and a more peaceful world.”