1.The
affirmation may be taken by any person who objects to the taking of an oath
because of the reference to a supreme being.
2.
2. An
affirmation is the legal equivalent of an oath
3.
3.
The
affirmation taker solemnly pledges their
truthfulness on his/her honor.
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“Under
penalty of perjury, do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth?”