Former VP Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award
Former VP Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award

He described the Constitution as what "binds us all together."
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate. It correctly states that former VP Pence defended the Constitution after receiving the Profile in Courage Award. The provided sources confirm Pence received the award for his actions on January 6th and his commitment to the Constitution. The article presents the information in a straightforward manner with minimal bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Former VP Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award.
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 all confirm that Pence received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
- Verification Source #3, #4, and #5 mention that the award was given for upholding his oath to the Constitution.
- Claim:** He described the Constitution as what "binds us all together."
- This specific quote is not directly verified by the provided sources. However, the sources do confirm Pence's commitment to the Constitution. Verification Source #5 mentions Pence upholding his oath to the Constitution.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5: All confirm Pence received the Profile in Courage Award.
- Verification Source #3: "Upholding his oath to the Constitution and following his conscience, the vice president put his life, career…"
- Verification Source #4: "...will be presented to Vice President Michael R. Pence for putting his life and career on the line to ensure the constitutional…"
- Verification Source #5: “Upholding his oath to the Constitution and following his conscience, the Vice President ... past,” Pence said in a statement.
- The specific quote "binds us all together" is not directly supported by the provided sources, but the overall context of Pence's actions and the award being given for upholding the Constitution supports the claim's general accuracy.