In just a few moments, we're all going to take an oath. It is the same one oath for one nation and under the banner of one great American flag. This is an opportunity for us to protect our shared American heritage, to maintain the conditions needed for self government. and to defend what Hakeem said earlier, the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Working together, we have the potential to be one of the most consequential congresses in the history of this great nation. (17:57–18:04)
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Asserts that there is an opportunity to protect American heritage and maintain conditions for self-government.
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