"Protect the Constitution" 'Chungbok' Pence Rejects Trump's Hope

Statement Released Ahead of Congressional Meeting to Certify Biden's Election
At the Same Time, Trump Pressures Pence to Overturn Election at Outdoor Rally

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Despite repeated pressure from President Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has officially stated that he will certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory at the joint session of Congress.

In a statement released on the 6th (local time), Vice President Pence said, "I took an oath to uphold the Constitution four years ago. I will fulfill the pledge I made to the American people and to God."

He also explained, "I will complete the certification of the Electoral College votes in accordance with the Constitution, laws, and history." This was interpreted as recognizing the election results confirmed by the Electoral College and state governments.

Vice President Pence's position rejected President Trump's repeated pressure to refuse certification of President-elect Biden while attending an outdoor rally in front of the White House at the same time.

The joint session of the U.S. Congress, presided over by Vice President Pence, began the procedure to certify President-elect Biden's election victory.

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