CONCORD — Gov. Kelly Ayotte delivered her inaugural address after being sworn in as the 83rd governor of the State of New Hampshire. The full speech, as prepared, can be found below:
Mr. Speaker, Madame President, Mr. Chief Justice, honorable members of the House, Senate, Councilors, former Governors, my fellow citizens:
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