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‘The Field of Dreams Answer’

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Rep. Mike Pence (R., Ind.) talks 2012:

Rep. Mike Pence: “When I get asked by school kids if I’ve ever thought about running for President I have one answer.”

David Brody: And what is that answer?

Rep. Mike Pence: “No more no less than any other kid that grew up with a cornfield in his backyard.”

David Brody: The Field of Dreams answer.

Rep. Mike Pence: “Look, one of the great things about America is that anybody can be anybody even a small town kid from southern Indiana who grew up with a cornfield in his backyard can dream.”

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