President Kennedy vowed to defend the principles of freedom and democracy, emphasizing a commitment to protect not only the United States but also allies around the world. He articulated the importance of standing firm against threats to liberty, asserting that the nation would support those who strive for self-determination. Kennedy's pledge underscored the belief in a collective responsibility to uphold human rights and ensure peace, reflecting the ideals of American foreign policy during the Cold War.
Each president recites the following oath, in accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution:
When the President of the United States is sworn into office, he swears to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution by taking the following oath of office : "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."
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
The President of the United States must swear to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States of America.
"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."
To preserve, protect and defend.
The Secret Service is in charge of that.
It has not happened. Reminds me of the following question. How many Frenchmen does it take to defend Paris ?? No one knows, it's never been done.
The President derives his power from the US Constitution and the people who are sworn to defend it.
The President derives his power from the US Constitution and the people who are sworn to defend it.
I believe someone who was either a President or was an active member of the Civil Rights Movement during the time of racial segragation. I think Martin Luther King, Jr. may have said this quote or John Fitzgerald Kennedy.