Leading congressional conservative Rep. Mike Pence rejected Gov. Mitch Daniels' proposal for a "truce" on social issues facing the nation.
In Daniels' comment to The Weekly Standard, he said the next president "would have to call a truce on the so-called social issues" so he or she could focus on turning around the economy and fixing the federal governments finances.
On a CNN's show "State of the Union" on Sunday night, Pence commended the governor on his leadership but then opposed Daniels' ideas on social issues.
"I think Mitch Daniels is the best governor in the United States of America. He's done a fantastic job for the people of Indiana. ..." Pence said. "I believe with all my heart that Republicans need to continue to fight for the sanctity of life and the sanctity of marriage with everything we've got in 2010 and in 2012."
Pence represents Indiana's sixth district, which includes Ball State University, and is a chairman of the House Republican Conference. The five-term congressmen often stands behind many social issues that Daniels suggested should be downplayed in the future.
While on the CNN show, Pence also added his view on President Barrack Obama, calling him the "most pro-abortion president" in United States' history.
"We will not restore this nation with public policy alone," Pence said. "It will require public virtue, and that emanates from our most cherished institutions: family and religion. To renew this nation, we must renew the institutions that strengthen her character. We must stand for the sanctity of life, the sanctity of marriage and the vital importance of religion in our everyday lives."
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