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联邦政府官员的誓词(的首句) -- Oath of Office
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic ......
州长的誓词(首句)
Oath of Office
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of XYZ(州名), against all enemies, foreign and domestic ......