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Mike Pence sworn-in as US Vice President

Republican Mike Pence was on Friday sworn-in Vice President of the US here at the Capitol. Supreme Court Justice Clarence…

IANS | Washington | January 20, 2017 5:56 pm

Mike Pence sworn-in as US Vice President

Mike Pence (Photo: AFP)

Republican Mike Pence was on Friday sworn-in Vice President of the US here at the Capitol.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered Pence the oath of office, minutes before Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th President of the US.

Pence in his oath said he will "well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office" on which he was about to enter.

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Pence then shook hands with Trump and outgoing President Barack Obama.

He also hugged wife Karen and members of his family.
 

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