Sabina Covo, a Miami city commissioner, forgot the Pledge of Allegiance at her first city commission meeting after being elected in a special election.
After several seconds of silence, the attendees and the commission's chairwoman came to Covo’s rescue saying the pledge instead.FLORIDA LAWMAKER PUSHING STRICTER TERM-LIMITS TO FLUSH OUT ‘WOKE’ SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
"When you feel a responsibility is that important, nervousness is very normal, and I’m not afraid to admit that I was," she wrote."The oath and pledge I took to our nation and to the residents of District 2 is clear and I am focused on honoring my promise to get things done for our community." "Which is why I am not focused on Twitter Talk - but rather on passing two very important pieces of legislation during my first commission meeting, Including one that will provide affordable housing to foster youth," she continued."That’s leading through the very words in our Pledge of Allegiance and our promise to lead with ethics and integrity."
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