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Actually, the trouble with the oath was at least partially Chief Justice Roberts's fault -- he prompted Obama incorrectly.
(At least Roberts got Obama's name right; Harlan Stone messed up Truman's name during the oath.)
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Kate| 1.20.09 @ 1:37PM
Actually, Obama started reciting the oath early which threw Roberts off.
Alan Brooks| 1.20.09 @ 2:41PM
Obama muttered 'Allah Buyuk' under his breath.
Dianne Hamann| 1.20.09 @ 4:09PM
I thought Obama's oath was endearing. The fact that he seemed at a loss for words made him seem nervous and human. (I would have cried.) It was amazing to see this and a few moments later see a flawless (I don't know how long) speech.
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ng. The fact that he seemed at a loss for words made him seem nervous and human. (I would have cried.) It was amazing to see this and a few moments late