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President Obama's Inaugural Address
Oath administered. We now have a new president. Hail to the Chief. President Barack Obama. The inaugural address, as prepared for delivery: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by ...
Transcript - Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address - Text
Transcript - Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address - Text
nytimes.com — Following is the transcript of President Barack Obama ’s Inaugural Address, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: PRESIDENT... BARACK Thank you. Thank you. CROWD: Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task ... (more) Transcript - Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address - Text
I Pledge
iowahawk.typepad.com — Rush transcript of the new celebrity Pledge of Obama Allegiance video (for educational purposes only) [Fade in;... cue pseudo-soulful electric piano dirge] Courtney Cox and her husband, what's-his-name : I pledge. Demi Moore : I pledge.  ... (more) I Pledge
 FULL TRANSCRIPT: President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
FULL TRANSCRIPT: President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
abcnews.go.com — Full transcript as prepared for delivery of President Barack Obama's inaugural remarks on Jan. 20, 2009, at... the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you ... (more) FULL TRANSCRIPT: President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
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