Yellen Sworn In as Treasury Secretary by Kamala Harris

The transcript is a ceremonial oath-taking process where an individual pledges to defend against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. The individual commits to bearing true faith and allegiance, taking the obligation freely without any mental reservation, and faithfully discharging the duties of the office. The ceremony concludes with a congratulatory note to the new officeholder.

What is the primary commitment mentioned in the first section of the oath?

• To ensure public safety

• To defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic

• To serve the community

• To promote economic growth

In the second section, how is the obligation described?

• As a mandatory duty

• As a voluntary commitment

• As a conditional promise

• As a temporary task

What is explicitly stated as not influencing the taking of the obligation?

• Financial incentives

• Mental reservation or purpose of evasion

• Peer pressure

• Political affiliation

What is the individual expected to do regarding the duties of the office?

• Delegate them to others

• Faithfully discharge them

• Postpone them indefinitely

• Modify them as needed

What phrase concludes the oath-taking process?

• Welcome to the team

• Thank you for your service

• Congratulations, Madam Secretary

• Best of luck in your role