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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Obama second oath: 'Congratulations again!'

President Barack Obama retakes the oath of office after an inauguration stutter.

This speech was made on Wednesday at the White House because a word was out of sequence when he was sworn in on Tuesday.

Officials say it was done as a precaution but the original oath is still constitutionally binding.

It took place in front of reporters and a few members of the president's staff.

Here is the text of the ceremony between President Barack Obama and US chief justice John Roberts:

Roberts: "I, Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear."

President Obama: "I, Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear."

Roberts: "That I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States."

President Obama: "That I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States."

Roberts: "And will to the best of my ability."

President Obama: "And will to the best of my ability."

Roberts: "Preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States."

President Obama: "Preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States."

Roberts: "So help me God."

President Obama: "So help me God."

Roberts: "Congratulations again!"

President Obama: "Thank you, sir!"

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