But my first interest is I take an oath of office to the Constitution of the United States.

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Members of Congress take an oath of office to uphold the Constitution, and the GOP specifically has announced that they want all legislation to include an explanation of why it is consistent with the Constitution.

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At the time of their appointment, they were asked to take a fresh oath of office under an interim constitutional order issued on the same day.

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The judges who replaced them were asked to take a fresh oath of office under an interim constitutional order issued the same day.

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Although candidates are being put forward under party banners, the PCC will be required to sign an oath of impartiality when they take up office.

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Soon afterwards, an announcement from the emir's side said he wanted to take the oath of office before parliament met, but this was rejected by parliament.

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