"I believe in the United States of America
as a Government of the people by the people, for the people, whose just
powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a
sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and
inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality,
justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives
and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it;
to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to
defend it against all enemies."