I believe in the United States of America as agovernment of the people, by the people, forthe people; whose just powers are derivedfrom the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of manysovereign states; a perfect union, one andinseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, and humanity forwhich American patriots sacrificed their livesand fortunes. I, therefore, believe it is myduty to my country to love it, to support itsconstitution, to obey its laws, to respect itsflag, and to defend it against all enemies.

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