“You have, at the same time, placed your confidence in me, and in my ability to render a free, fair judgment – to uphold the Constitution and my oath of office – and to reject any kind of religious pressure or obligation that might directly or indirectly interfere with my conduct of the Presidency in the national interest.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

“I take the official oath today with no mental reservations and with no purpose to construe the Constitution by any hypercritical rules.” – Abraham Lincoln

“On January 21st of 2017, the day after I take the oath of office, Americans will finally wake up in a country where the laws of the United States are enforced. We are going to be considerate and compassionate to everyone. But my greatest compassion will be for our own struggling citizens.” – Donald Trump

“Those who served, and those who continue to serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our Nation.” – Robin Hayes

“As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. Do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my shoulders all day long.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

“The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history , yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings .” – George W. Bush

“Unfortunately, in today’s world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from the fact that in it we ask God to bear witness to the promises we make with the implicit expectation that He will hold us accountable for the manner in which we honor them.” – James L Buckley

“When I place my hand on the Bible and take the oath of office, that oath becomes my highest promise to God.” – Mitt Romney

“What makes the bravery of the men and women of the FBI so special is that they know exactly what they’re in for. They spend weeks and weeks in an academy learning just how hard and dangerous this work is. Then they raise their right hands and take an oath and do that work anyway.” – James Comey