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mahatmakanejeeves

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9. He never said he'd do that.

Reply to Igel (Reply #8)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 01:46 PM

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"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Where does it say in there anything about upholding the law?

I have to do this: /s

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