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Former Vice President Mike Pence dismissed systemic racism as a “left-wing myth†in a speech Thursday at a New Hampshire Republican event.
Speaking to a group of a few hundred Republicans at the annual Hillsborough County Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, Pence criticized the teaching of “critical race theory†to American children. The concept, which is now being taught in some K-12 schools, asserts that race is a social construct that has been ― and continues to be ― exploited to oppress people of color.
“It is past time for America to discard the left-wing myth of systemic racism,†he said.
It is time for America to discard the left-wing myth of systemic racism. America is not a racist Nation—America is the most just, righteous, noble and inclusive Nation that has ever existed on the face of the earth!
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 4, 2021
“The events we speak of today took place 100 years ago. And yet I’m the first president in 100 years ever to come to Tulsa,†Biden said in a Tuesday speech. “We do ourselves no favors by pretending none of this ever happened or it doesn’t impact us today, because it does still impact us today.â€
In his Thursday speech, Pence ― considered a potential candidate in the 2024 presidential race ― also repeatedly praised former President Donald Trump and lauded the achievements of their administration.
He did, however, acknowledge that he did not “see eye to eye†with his ex-box about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, though he stopped short of blaming Trump for the riot.
“Jan. 6 was a dark day in the history of the United States Capitol,†Pence said. “You know, President Trump and I have spoken many times since we left office, and I don’t know if we’ll ever see eye to eye about that day. But I will always be proud of what we accomplished for the American people over the last four years.â€
