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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Loving God, You are compassionate and merciful. We give You thanks 
for giving us another day. This morning the House welcomes Jens 
Stoltenberg, NATO's Secretary General. When the world remembers the 
70th anniversary of the alliance, may he find a welcome here, and may 
the cooperation of so many countries continue into a future of mutual 
respect and security among the community of nations.
  There are many issues which press upon our Nation now, and more lie 
upon the legislative horizon. Pour forth an abundance of wisdom, 
knowledge, and understanding upon the Members of Congress and upon Your 
people so that, together, solutions for the betterment of our Nation 
might be forged.
  Bless us this day and every day. May all that is done be for Your 
greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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