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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal God, our shelter in the time of storms, we thank You for this 
land we love. We are grateful for its history, government, discoveries, 
knowledge, creativity, and vision. As our lawmakers seek to keep our 
Nation strong, may they act and speak in ways that make us proud to be 
Americans. Use our Senators to banish hate and bigotry, inspiring our 
citizens to live together in peace. May the words of our legislators' 
mouths and the meditations of their hearts receive Your approval.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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