Former Vice President Mike Pence visited New Hampshire on Thursday, speaking to Dartmouth College students at the Rockefeller Center. He opened his remarks by recalling the events of Jan. 6, before quickly shifting focus to the 2024 presidential race, which he criticized as too divisive and lacking respect. Pence condemned the negative, personal attacks in both campaigns, saying they have no place in public life."I can say you're wrong without saying you're a bad person," Pence said.He told the crowd he would not endorse former President Donald Trump, nor would he vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. "I think I've made it clear at all of our venues today, I'm a conservative. I could never vote for Kamala or Tim Walz. I know them, we differ profoundly on policy, but I'm not endorsing the Republican ticket. I'm staying out of it," Pence said. Pence voiced concerns about the direction of the Republican Party, believing the party is pulling away from supporting America's allies in Eastern Europe, marginalizing the right to life and ignoring the national debt. "We need to produce leadership that's honest to the American people about 35 trillion national debt going on, 50 trillion in national debt and what that's going to mean to the quality of life, the vibrancy of our economy, and our ability to defend the nation," Pence said. He also discussed his vision for the Republican party's future, which includes civil service reform and preserving tax cuts. Looking ahead to January, Pence said he hopes that the next administration, whoever it may be, will prioritize the national debt and strengthen southern border security while restoring civility in democracy.One Dartmouth student told News 9 he respected Pence's decision not to endorse a candidate."I think he made a pretty big point not to endorse. I think that goes to his personal convictions to be true to what his beliefs are," Ben Temple said. Pence emphasized that he believes the economy should be the focus of this election, saying President Joe Biden and Harris have weakened the country at home and abroad, and that it's time for a change.