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Attestation
by Oath or Affirmation
Attestation
by Senators During Impeachment Trials.
The
Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments.
When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or
Affirmation. U.S. Const., art. I, § 3.
Attestation
by President.
Before
he enters on the Execution of his Office, he shall take
the following Oath or Affirmation:--"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." U.S. Const., art. II, § 1.
Attestation
by State and Federal Legislators, Executive Officials, and
Judicial Officers.
The
Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members
of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and
judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the
several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to
support this Constitution . . . U.S. Const., art. VI.
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