| 1 | What will they say in their vows? | |
| 2 | There is a standard form of oath used in lawcourts. | |
| 3 | The oath was expanded after the Civil War to include a loyalty clause. | |
| 4 | Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath in front of reporters. | |
| 5 | Yet, every so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. |