Vice President Pence Visits Winnebago Industries

Yesterday, on a trip to Winnebago Industries, Vice President Mike Pence toured the Forest City, IA manufacturing plant and spoke to employees. The crowd of mostly plant workers listened to a speech focused the reopening of the economy and the recent success and growth of the RV industry. Below are several excerpts from Pence’s speech. You can also view the full speech and plant tour below.

“You know, I was just told by some of the leadership here at the company that Americans are buying RVs at a pretty rapid pace. America is hitting the road in American-made RVs and you all should be proud that you made it happen.”

“And I want to recognize, particularly, a craftsman here I'm told has worked at Winnebago, Iowa, for 25 years. He’s created wooden cabinetry that vehicles are known for, even building prototype designs. But he's the one who worked with a team of manufacturers. He used, I'm told, a 3D printing machine to make face shields, donated them to local hospitals. So would you all join me in thanking somebody who volunteered his energy, his creativity, and made a difference in the lives of the people of this state? Let’s hear it for Rod White. Thanks for bringing your talents to this moment and thank you all for responding.”

“You know, because of the hard work -- because of the hard work of people like Rod and because of all of you, we met this moment. We met this moment, not just with the whole-of-Amer--- whole-of-government response, but we met it with a whole-of-America response. The American people stepped forward, just like you all did. And it's a demonstration of the resilience and the faith and the resolve of our people. I mean, think about it: This President has said gas prices are low, summer is almost here. What better time to go see America in a great RV?”

“You know, so it's great to be back in the Hawkeye State to be able to talk about this great American comeback, but also to just say thank you -- and not just on behalf of the President of the United States, but just on behalf of a grateful nation. It’s men and women like you, and companies like this, that are keeping America rolling, are getting America rolling again.”

“I mean, it was companies in essential industries that literally never stopped, and companies like this one -- like Rod did -- who transformed themselves to be a part of the solution for our healthcare workers and for our families. In one of the most challenging times in the life of our nation, it was the people who make things and the people who grow things who stepped up. And so I'm proud to be able to be here to pay a debt of gratitude to each and every one of you, just to say thank you for what you've done. So, thank you, Winnebago. Thank you, Iowa. God bless you for all that you have done at this great company. God bless this state, and God bless America in this great American comeback.”