Two audio clips from this morning's ceremony are now available on Governor Heineman's Web site at http://www.gov.state.ne.us.

The following is a transcript of the Governor's remarks, delivered after taking the Oath of Office:

Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislature, Special Friends from Fremont, other Distinguished Guests and Fellow Nebraskans; today my remarks will be very brief. It is only appropriate that I begin by thanking my Mom and Dad, my wife, Sally, and my son, Sam, for their unwavering support throughout my years in public service. I wouldn't be standing here today if it weren't for your love and encouragement. I also want to thank this body for allowing me the honor of taking the oath of office in this historic chamber. Your graciousness is appreciated. To the citizens of this great state I have this to say: I stand ready to accept the awesome responsibilities now before me. I am grateful not only to have had the opportunity to serve as Lieutenant Governor, but to have done so alongside a man of Mike Johanns' caliber. Today, I am honored to accept a more prominent role in the leadership of this state. As Nebraska's 39th Governor, I will commit myself to making this state an even greater place to live, work and raise a family. I intend to reach out from border to border to hear first-hand from our citizens about their thoughts, concerns and ideas for our state. I look forward to working with you and sharing more about my vision for the future with you next week when I deliver the State of the State Address. Thank you. (1:58)

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