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On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
In little more than 48 hours, Donald Trump will place his hand on a Bible. He will take an oath to defend our country and Constitution.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the significance of Trump's upcoming oath to uphold the Constitution.

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