“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and
domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge
the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.”

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A letter received from Senator John Cornyn of Texas
regarding Barack Obama’s eligibility issues:

“Thank you for contacting me regarding President-elect Barack Obama.
 I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this matter.

As you know, on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn in as
the forty-fourth President of the United States of America. As we
enter the 111th Congress, our nation faces many challenges. We are
in the midst of tough economic times, and the federal government
must stand on the side of taxpayers and small businesses. Now more
than ever, we need fiscal discipline in Washington. I welcome
President-elect Obama’s commitment to reform the federal budget
process and rein in wasteful government spending, and I will hold
the President-elect accountable as Congress works to quickly identify
and eliminate inefficient, ineffective, and outdated federal programs.

Families across Texas and the nation are forced to make tough
financial decisions each day—the federal government should

be no different. But year after year too many government programs
are funded because there are small—but vocal—special interest groups
backing them with little Congressional oversight to determine when
ideas have run their course. The American people have a right to know
how their hard earned dollars are being spent, and I will continue to
support making our government more transparent, accountable, and
efficient.

While strengthening the economy must remain a priority, we must also
find bipartisan solutions to address other critical issues facing our
nation while continuing to advance conservative principles such as
limited government, lower taxes, family values, and fighting against
those who seek to destroy the American way of life. The consequences
of continued inaction are too great. It is imperative that Congress
act quickly to secure our borders, reform our country’s immigration
laws, modernize healthcare, and promote energy independence. You may
be certain that I will continue to pursue conservative initiatives
that reinforce the principles upon which our country was founded
while holding the new Administration accountable to the American
people.

I appreciate having the opportunity to represent the interests of
Texans in the United States Senate. Thank you for taking the time
to contact me.

Sincerely,

JOHN CORNYN
United States Senator”

This is obviously a form letter.

However, consider the following statements:

“As you know, on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn
in as the forty-fourth President of the United States of America.”

“I will hold the President-elect accountable”

“I will continue to support making our government more
transparent, accountable, and efficient.”

“while holding the new Administration accountable to
the American people.”

Senator Cornyn has been confronted by serious concerns about
the eligibility of Barack Obama. He responds with what is most
certainly a form letter. However, the word accountable is used
three times above. Does this mean that Senator Cornyn will
step up to the plate and “support and defend the Constitution
of the United States” as he swore on his senate oath? Or were
these just empty, political words. Let’s find out.

Why Obama is not eligible