VP out of town pool report - 11

Quotes from VP under wing gaggle...

First thanked Rep. Kiggans as "happy warrior" on behalf of veterans and advocated her reelection.

Kiggans and Collins made brief statements largely repeating talking points from their speeches.

Asked why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez said she hopes Vance is the 2028 nominee, VP replied: "I don't think much about 2028. As you know, my attitude is, let's do a good job now. Let's continue to try to make some wins for the American people. We can worry about the future when the future comes, but we got an important midterm election here. We keep the people in Congress who've been fighting for our troops and our veterans, like Jim Kiggans, in office."

Q on if Vance would commit US would not resume full combat operations in Iran during 60 day peace, Vance said "I can't commit to anything, because obviously it depends on what the Iranians are ultimately going to do."

"If we've got to do more, of course, that's that's kind of up to the Iranians, if they try to rebuild their nuclear program, if they try to start shooting at commercial vessels again, that's going to change our calculus. But right now, what the President has said is, go and make a deal, go and negotiate in good faith, and that's what he's empowered us to do."

Said Justice Samuel Alito would be "irreplaceable" on Supreme Court if he does indeed retire. Called him "such an amazing guy."

AF2 wheels up at 12:21 pm. More from Vance to come when I have WiFi after wheels down.