Only then can America be what it once was, he claims in his speech at the Republican convention when he accepts the nomination.
– We will, soon, make America great and powerful again, says Vance.
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– Not in my wildest imagination could I have imagined that I would be standing here tonight, says Vance.
Elected two years ago
He grew up with an abusive mother but was raised by his grandmother, enlisted in the Marine Corps, studied law at the prestigious Yale University, became a venture capitalist and just two years ago was elected to the US Senate.
“Will never disappoint”
He spends a lot of time talking about, as he describes it, the working people who have been let down time and time again by politicians in Washington, watching cheap Chinese goods pour in and jobs disappear.
– I will never let you down, promises Vance.