The nation's second-in-command visited U.S. Air Force Space Command headquarters at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. The command directs 38,000 personnel in 134 locations around the world protecting Americans from threats in space—and in cyberspace, arguably the newest frontier in national defense.

"We couldn't be more honored to be here in Colorado with the men and women of Schriever Air Force Base where every day you are evolving the force, driving innovation, and mastering space," he said that outset of his 10-minute speech. The following is the transcript of the remainder of his speech:

I bring greetings this afternoon from your Commander-in-Chief, a champion of the Armed Forces of the United States, the 45th President of the United States, President Donald Trump. And I also brought my commander-in-chief with me, my wife of 32 years, who also is a Marine Corps mom. Would you give a rousing welcome to the Second Lady of the United States, Karen Pence, is with us today...

We're just delighted to be with all of you today and for the great work at Air Force Space Command. And also I want to congratulate the newest Brigadier General of the United States Air Force—just announced this morning—the Commander of the 50th Space Wing, General Deanna Burt. Congratulations, General. And lastly, allow me to just—this is my first opportunity to do this—to introduce the President's choice to be the United States Secretary of the Air Force, herself an 11-year veteran of the Air Force. I served with her in the Congress of the United States. She is an incredible advocate of our armed forces, a courageous veteran who has worn the uniform. Join me in welcoming Secretary and Doctor Heather Wilson.

And to all the leadership and all the men and women who serve at Schriever Air Force Base, it's an honor to be with you. The Old Book says if you owe debts, pay debts; if honor, then honor; if respect, then respect. And I'm just really here to pay a debt of honor and a debt of gratitude on behalf of the American people for your service to this country. Each and every one of the men and women in this cafeteria have stepped forward in this all-volunteer military that we have to serve our country at an enormously important time. And you here at Space Command in every real sense—as I'll say more than once—literally, you might be in Colorado, but you are on the front lines and every day you are in the fight for freedom and the American people are grateful.

I told the President this morning I was headed your way and he said to me just, "just tell 'em I'm proud of 'em."  And I'll tell you what, the President speaks for all of the American people. I can attest to it. The pride the American people place in all the men and women of our armed forces is incalculable and I hope you feel it every single day.

This Air Force Base has really exemplified American leadership and American excellence now for more than 30 years. There may not be any runways here, but every day you reach into the stars and you make it possible for your fellow warriors to be able to take the fight to the enemy with enhanced security and enhanced safety. And you guard the nation in space and in cyberspace. You're on the cutting edge of technology and arms and you complete the Air Force's mission. You know, the Air Force's mission—if I get this right, Heather—is to "Fly, fight, and win in air, space and cyberspace." And you're the last two of that in every sense of the word and we commend you for it.

You know, this base is named after a legendary American who wore the uniform, General Bernard Schriever—the father of the Air Force Space program. And today the more than 7,700 members of the 50th Space Wing operate the space and cyber systems that literally are the envy of the world and keep America one step ahead of all who would do us harm.

You direct no fewer than 175 American satellites that are crucial to our national security every day—in weather, communications, and early warning of foreign missile tests. Every American benefits from your efforts here—the world's only global utility, the GPS system that's essential to our daily life.

And as the President said in his inaugural address and many times since, space is a priority for this administration and it is a priority for the American people and it will always be. In fact, I'm pleased to report that nearly two decades after it was disbanded, in just a few short weeks the President will soon relaunch the National Space Council. And it will be my great honor as Vice President of the United States to serve as its chairman, which has been an historic role for this office. The President recognizes that America needs a coherent and cohesive approach to the last, greatest frontier in history, and the National Space Council, as it has played a role before, will advise the President on both civilian and military national policy and strategy for space and we look forward to the work of that new entity.

It will strengthen opportunities that we have and it will encourage more investment at the national level and more aspiration for all of our people to look to space for careers and for service. And I just want you all to know that this administration is determined to once again ensure that America is leading in space in near Earth orbit and exploration far, far beyond our planet. (Photo: Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Col. Deanna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander while Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, looks on during his visit to the 50 SW visit at Schriever Air Force Base/U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)

And you, the men and women of Schriever Air Force Base, will play a leading role as America leads in space. Under President Trump your mission will be more important than ever before because this administration knows that your work, in the depths of space and cyberspace, is crucial to our security in the 21st century.

You know, it really is the greatest privilege of my life to serve as Vice President to a President who cares so deeply about the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States, their families, and our veterans. In fact, you'll probably see on the news a little bit later today that not more than a couple of hours ago, President Trump gathered in the East Room at the White House and signed the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act—comprehensive legislation to provide our veterans with the care they earned in the uniform of the United States and America and we're going to see it through for world-class healthcare for all those who served.

This new act, following the Choice Act the President signed into law, is a historic step to hold VA employees accountable to the highest performance standards, it will ensure they're accountable when those standards are not met, and it includes long-overdue protections for VA employees who uncover wrongdoing or blow the whistle on poor care. We all remember those terrible stories. Literally some of our veterans, men and women who have worn the uniform of this country and protected our freedom, who literally struggled with health and some who passed away waiting for care at the VA. I promise you, with this new legislation today and under President Trump's leadership and Secretary Shulkin, the day of bad healthcare at the VA are over. And reform at the VA is coming.

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