Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) wants his Republican colleagues to think big and bold as they face a series of crucial votes in the coming weeks on the 2011 continuing resolution, debt ceiling increase and next year’s budget.

Speaking earlier this week at a post-State of the Union event, Pence said if Republicans are to remain committed to their convictions, they must harness these arguments — particularly the discussion of the debt ceiling — to achieve important priorities.