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ARTICLE 82 (1) The election returns for the Presidency of Romania shall be validated by the Constitutional Court. (2) The candidate whose election has been validated shall take before the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, in a joint sitting, the following oath: "I solemnly swear that I will Term of office Incompatibilities and immunities Appointment of the Government Consultation with the Government Participation in meetings of the Government dedicate all my strength and the best of my ability for the spiritual and material welfare of the Romanian people, to abide by the Constitution and laws of the country, to defend democracy, the fundamental rights and freedoms of my fellow- citizens, Romania's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. So help me God!"