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I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic ......
州长的誓词（首句）
Oath of Office
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of XYZ（州名）， against all enemies, foreign and domestic ......
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