The “no taxes” pledge or a higher duty

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jack

To members of Congress concerned that the deficit ceiling or budget negiotiations may cause them to violate their “no taxes” pledge, please remember that you took a more important oath:

“I, (name of Member), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution 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 obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”

The quote is from the House Member FAQ. Senators take a similar or identical oath.

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I retired in 2008 and so I have more time now to devote to several of my interests The blog here is mainly for my interests in some current events but may have the occasional rant on other subjects.
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