Humbled. as a son of the heartland, a grandson of an irish immigrant, my dad was a combat veteran in the korean war, my mom, a first generation irish american. 91 years young and looking on from home today. hi, mom. our family lived the american dream. i married the girl of my dreams. now you understand a little bit more about how special she is. elementary schoolteacher, an artist a pilot, and the best second lady the united states of america has ever had. would you join me in thanking my amazing wife karen pence.
Grandson of an irish immigrant, my dad was a combat veteran in the korean war, my mom, first generation irish-american, 91 years young and looking on from home today. hi, mom. [ applause ] our family lived the american dream. i married the girl of my dreams. and now you understand a little bit more about how special she is. elementary schoolteacher, an artist, a pilot and the best second lady the united states of america has ever had. would you gin me in thanking my amazing wife karen pence. [ cheers and applause ]