signed into law hours later<\/a>. The legislation cuts off abortion access for thousands who would otherwise travel from neighboring states each year for the procedure.<\/p>\n\u201cThe progress in Florida and the progress in nearly 20 other states is part of a new beginning for life,\u201d Pence said. \u201cI’m going to continue to be a voice for advancing the cause of the unborn on principle and compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pence added that he trusts Republicans to choose a different leader other than former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Pence has not declared a 2024 presidential bid yet but is expected to do so in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the challenges we’re facing at home and abroad, I have a sense the American people are looking for different leadership to take us back to the conservative agenda,\u201d Pence said. \u201cI believe different times call for different leadership, and I trust Republican voters to bring us to victory in 2024.\u201d <\/p>\n
The dig comes hours before Pence and Trump are both slated to speak at the National Rifle Association\u2019s annual leadership summit in Indianapolis Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n