On the recordJuly 26, 2007
The witness testified that she had taken an oath to the President. I reminded her the oath is to the Constitution, not to any particular President.
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govinfo.govPatrick Leahy: “The witness testified that she had taken an oath to the President. I reminded her the oath is to the Constitution, not…”
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Discussing the nature of oaths taken by witnesses during a hearing.
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