Mike Pence 's response to Rippon was widely rejected as dishonest .
Pence expressed indignation at Rippon 's response , stating through a spokesperson that he opposed conversion therapy ; his response to Rippon was widely rejected as dishonest and hypocritical , with The New York Times publishing an article about the argument between Rippon and Pence detailing a statement made to Congress by Pence in 2000 where Pence stated `` Resources should be directed toward those institutions which provide assistance to those seeking to change their sexual behavior . ''
Mike Pence