Vice President Mike Pence honored the victims of a hurricane that struck Puerto Rico and those affected by the Las Vegas shooting at a speech in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday at the Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe. Pence spoke of the courage of the first responders and called for prayers for the victims and their families.

Pence spoke of the efforts to help the Puerto Rico hurricane survivors, “Earlier today the President and the First Lady wrapped up their visit to Puerto Rico, where they met with hurting families.”

The vice president added, “We have a long way to go, but the President and I could not be more proud of the incredible job that FEMA, our first responders, Governor Rosselló and officials all across Puerto Rico have done.”

Pence then discussed President and First Lady Melania Trump traveling to Las Vegas and visiting with the victims and first responders.