[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 138 (Wednesday, October 13, 1999)]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  Rabbi Ronald D. Gerson, Congregation Children of Israel, Athens, 
Georgia, offered the following prayer:
  O Lord, Ruler of our Nation and all nations, gathered in this 
hallowed Chamber, the indomitable spirit of Columbus, remembered this 
week, should move both legislators and constituents. It reminds us how 
the quality of exploration has crowned our country's past and 
emboldened its future with hope, enriched by the monumental vision of 
our Founding Fathers who were inspired by Thy holy word.
  May we in this land continue our exploration. May we continue to 
reach new destinations of justice and peace in our Nation and in the 
world.
  Heavenly Father, as we strive to new horizons in our country's glory, 
guide us through the admonition of the prophet Mica to do justly, to 
love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.
  Amen.

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