Indiana Governor and the next Vice-President of the United States, Mike Pence, returned to Indiana Thursday evening and was greeted by hundreds of supporters and well-wishers.

During a short speech, Pence credited “Hoosier Values” and his upbringing for allowing him to be in the position he is today. The Columbus native also urged all Americans to come together, a message echoed by State Rep. Milo Smith, who was at the rally…

We asked Rep. Smith what kind of role he thinks Pence will play in the Donald Trump Administration…

We also asked Smith how important it is for the Trump Administration to have Republican majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate…

Bartholomew County Republican Party Chairwoman Barb Hackman was among the local contingent at the Indianapolis International Airport to greet Pence. She says that Columbus and Bartholomew County are proud of their native son…

Hackman and Rep. Smith were among a number of area residents and officials who took part in Thursday evening’s rally. We also saw Lt. Gov Eric Holcomb, Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop and retiring Senator Dan Coats, among others.