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.
I do solemnly swear
Solemnly - made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement: a solemn oath.
Swear - to promise or undertake on oath or in a solemn manner; vow.
That I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States
Faithfully - strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker
Execute - to perform or accomplish something, as an assigned task
This isn't a maybe. It's not trying. The next President of the United States of America will affirm in no uncertain terms to perform the job.
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and will to the best of my ability,
Best - of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: the best work
Ability - competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Preserve - to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens
Protect - to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger
Defend - to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury
Our founding fathers were serious when they wrote this oath. It's short and leaves no room for discussion. The President promises with all their being and is held to the highest standard on Earth.
The President will undertake responsibility for the hardest job in the world, the hardest job in history.
The President will do the job. Not expect others to do the job. Yes, as any good executive the President relies on others for help but the President is the one who takes the oath. The buck stops with the President.
- I know who is the most qualified person on all accounts.
- The most qualified to ever seek the job.
I don't even need to say the name because you know in your heart who that person is.