betsy, and her father. [applause] i would like to begin with a brief history lesson. it is only appropriate that we find ourselves at a residential library. our constitution explicitly states the oath of office for the presidents of the united states. but for other officers of the government, including the vice president, the constitution offers no instruction whatsoever about the oath required. well, the first congress stated that only senators could administer the oath to the vice president. a few months later, they change their mind giving judges that ability. the oath itself has changed many times over the years. the oath in use today for the vice president has been around since 1884. you will be interested to know that our guest tonight took the oath as vice president, with his left hand resting on none other than president reagan s own bible. the very bible used when he took the oath of office in 1981, and four years later, in 1985. the oath is brief. here it is. i do s
maintaining. sam bankman-fried, there always questions about relationship between the hedge funds. [applause] good evening, everyone. my name is john. i have the honor of being the executive director of the ronald reagan presidential foundation institute. [applause] thanks for joining us. in honor of our men and women in uniform, would you please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance, of the united states of america. and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. thank you, please be seated. before we get started, there are a few people in the audience i would like to make sure we recognize this evening. we will start with former congressman gallantly and his wife, janice. [applause] and please welcome karen pence, wife of vice president mike pence. [applause] president rated president reagan son, michael. where are you michael? [applause] i have to introduce my college roommate,