Veep's Swearing-In Launches Inauguration
I wonder if they left Biden's microphone on?
Vice President Joe Biden took the first official step of the inaugural weekend, swearing the oath of office as he stood among friends, family and a circle of Democratic power players of his political history – and, perhaps, future.
In a brief morning ceremony at the Naval Observatory, the vice president's official residence, Biden put a hand on his family Bible, held by his wife, and swore for the second time to uphold the duties of the vice president's office.
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Oh Good Old Joe has once again enlightened us with his wisdom:
"Speaking at the Iowa State Society inauguration ball, the Vice President said, "I'm proud to be President of the United States""