Pence was in California visiting US Navy bases.Goldstein's response to the horrific attack, which left one congregant dead and three injured, was to share the Lubavitch vision of spreading optimism and hope in the face of despair - “To me there was a very short moment of darkness. That darkness was pushed out of here,” the rabbi said. “God was really protecting us.”In a tweet, Pence said, “Karen and I were honored to stop by the Chabad of Poway, the site of a terrible shooting in April,”During his trip to San Diego, @VP Mike Pence stopped at the Chabad of Poway and met with Rabbi Goldstein.Details: https://t.co/f7r8nzUVi6 pic.twitter.com/yJzjPn8Bgj
— KUSI News (@KUSINews) July 12, 2019
Karen & I were honored to stop by the Chabad of Poway, the site of a terrible shooting in April. To Rabbi Goldstein—your faith & courage is an inspiration to the nation. No one should fear in a house of worship. We will always condemn evil acts of antisemitism. We are with you! pic.twitter.com/mwRYVUwVHB
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) July 12, 2019
Pence and his wife had a tour of the community center and then Godlstein addressed them in the sanctuary of the synagogue.Pence tweeted after the visit: “No one should fear in a house of worship. We will always condemn evil acts of antisemitism."