[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 94 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S8055]
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  The Senate met at 9:15 a.m., on the expiration of the recess, and was 
called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].
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                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, there are five vandalizing words that confuse, hurt, 
and deplete. We hear these words spoken carelessly; we have said or 
thought them ourselves. These five words, ``It won't make any 
difference!'' cause discouragement, cut the slender thread of hope, and 
give us that bottomless inner feeling of frustration.
  And then we come to prayer and we hear Your voice sounding in our 
souls, encouraging us to believe that we can make a difference. Help us 
to realize that You have all power and are ready to use us in the 
challenging relationships and heavy responsibilities we carry in the 
work of government.
  We thank You that You have given us work to do that can be an 
expression of our worship of You. We have the privilege of spending our 
working hours in crucial matters that will make a difference for the 
future of America. Our work is not wasted, insignificant, or useless.
  Today, as another week draws to a close and weariness threatens to 
invade, awaken us to the privilege of a new day filled with 
opportunities to serve You in our work. The vital telecommunications 
legislation is before us. Thank You for the care of Senators and staffs 
in drafting it and for thoughtful discussion and debate of it. Give us 
a fresh burst of enthusiasm. Help us to make our motto today five words 
of determination, ``We are making a difference!'' In the Name of Him 
whose grace has made all the difference. Amen.


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