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En Think Progress nos lo explican con claridad: el juramento de entrada en la Cámara de Representantes no incluye un libro religioso; tan sólo consiste en que los miembros alcen la mano y prestar juramento de defender la Constitución.
Think Progress » Right-Wing Radio Host Fabricates Controversy To Attack First Muslim Congressman 2006
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DUKE OP NORTHUMBERLAND, ill But, after his death, having gained an entire alcen - dancy over the king, (more latterly, through fea#. of his power, than inclination) his dangerous plot began to grow ripe for execution; and it was haftened by the following circuraftance.
The British Plutarch 1791
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