[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 124 (Thursday, September 17, 1998)]
[House]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Thomas Pappalas, Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox 
Church, Reading, Pennsylvania, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray. Almighty God and Creator, guide, I pray, all the nations 
and their leaders in the ways of justice and peace. Protect us all from 
the evils of injustice, prejudice, hatred, terrorism, conflict and war. 
Father, bless this Nation and this Nation's people and unite us in the 
making and sharing of weapons of peace, helping us to combat ignorance, 
poverty, disease and oppression. Bless our President, William Jefferson 
Clinton, our national leaders, and most especially the men and women 
gathered this day. Heavenly Father, guide them and fill them with Your 
Holy Spirit. Help them to be wise, just and compassionate in the 
fulfilling of their responsibilities. And, Lord, bless us all, forgive 
us our sins, and have mercy on our souls. Dear Lord, we give thanks and 
glory to You, forever and ever, to the ages of ages. Amen.

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