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Hillary Clinton: Well, on January 20, 2009, the next president of the United States will be sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. I, as a…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2008
Well, on January 20, 2009, the next president of the United States will be sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. I, as a Democrat, fervently hope you are looking at that next president. Either Barack or I will raise our hand and swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton expresses hope that either she or Obama will be the next president and emphasizes the responsibilities that come with the office.

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