Contact: Matt Lloyd, 765-635-6079; www.mikepence.com

ANDERSON, Ind., June 15, 2011 /Standard Newswire/ -- The Mike Pence for Indiana campaign released its first video today entitled, "The Campaign Kickoff: An Even Better Indiana." 

The video will run on www.mikepence.com.

A high resolution video is available for download here: rcpt.yousendit.com/1149787663/babf1a38aaee3c6b90f306e3286cbfb2.

Transcript follows:

Dave Wilson: "He loves Indiana. He loves Columbus. Do you love Mike Pence? Let him hear it.  He's backstage. 

"Mike's a lifelong Hoosier. Soon to be the first family of the great state of Indiana: Karen, Audrey, Michael, Charlotte and Mike Pence."

Crowd: "One nation under God..."

Audrey Pence: "She's a pilot and an art teacher..."

Karen Pence: "I've seen so many old friends, so many new friends..."

Mike Pence: "I'm running for governor because I love this state. From the Ohio River to the shores of Lake Michigan, high school basketball to the Oaken Bucket, Indiana is special.  The heart, the compassion, the decency, that is the people of this state."

Karen Pence: "You give us the encouragement to do this."

Mike Pence: "I think Indiana is on the verge of an era of growth and opportunity like no other in our lifetime. I'm Mike Pence. I'm running for Governor of Indiana."

Karen Pence: "We are very excited about this."

Mike Pence: "With the common sense and common values that make this state great.

"We need to be willing to say, 'yes to Indiana' and 'no to Washington, D.C.'

"I've seen the goodness, the courage, the generosity, the decency and the wisdom of everyday Hoosiers. 

"I'm running for governor because I have a vision for an even better Indiana. Good jobs, great schools, safe streets and strong families. We can build an even better Indiana.   

"Other than being a husband and father, serving Indiana as governor would be the highest honor of my life. 

"People who know me know I fight for what I believe in, and I believe in Indiana."