I am sworn to uphold the Constitution as Andy Johnson understands it and interprets it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker pledges loyalty to the Constitution as interpreted by Johnson.
- In plain terms
- They promise to support the Constitution the way Johnson sees it.
- What can you take from it?
- Loyalty can be tied to a specific leader's interpretation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should loyalty to a leader supersede personal judgment?
- How do we interpret legal texts?
Another view
Following one person's view may limit constitutional flexibility.
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Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide.
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