Did you know that Foreign Service Officers take an oath? Well, we do - twice, actually. The first time, it's more of a formality to get paid. The second time is supposed to be more earnest.
It goes like this:
I, [name], do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will support and defend the Constituion of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That I take this oath freely and without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. That I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office which I am about to enter. So help me God.
While we said it flags waved and bald eagles soared overhead. Pretty neat.
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