Pence, Cruz, Gingrich cite Israel on contentious GOP convention night Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence said “if the world knows nothing else, it will know this: America stands with Israel.”
Ambivalent on Trump, GOP Jews gush over Pence A subdued "congratulations" for the presumptive nominee, and a "terrific" reception for his running mate.
Trump picks pro-Israel stalwart Mike Pence as running mate Pence, 57, emerged as a leader on pro-Israel issues during his 12 years in Congress from 2001 to 2013, where he rose rapidly in the GOP caucus leadership.