Something I pointed out over in dark_christian: our two Quaker presidents (Hoover and Nixon) didn't swear any oaths because they were Quakers. Our legal system has always allowed those who cannot swear oaths to "affirm" that their testimony is true, largely because of the large Quaker population in Pennsylvania during the Revolution.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
But then again, a lot of these right-wing idiots seem to forget that we do indeed have a written Constitution, and that it's quite clear on such matters.
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"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
But then again, a lot of these right-wing idiots seem to forget that we do indeed have a written Constitution, and that it's quite clear on such matters.