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Tim Kaine: You will take an oath, should you be confirmed, to the Constitution of the United States, not to the President.

On the recordMarch 1, 2021
You will take an oath, should you be confirmed, to the Constitution of the United States, not to the President.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the importance of loyalty to the Constitution over the President.

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