[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 107 (Wednesday, September 13, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H7505]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Almighty God and Lord of our life, we seek Your guidance that we may 
live Your life to fullest measure.
  Since the time of Sarah and Abraham, Your covenant with Your people 
has been the model of married life and civic order.
  Enable husbands and wives to live in deeper understanding, honoring 
each other for their words and their goodness.
  May all people, especially children, live without fear or 
intimidation.
  Strengthen the bonds of intimacy in American family life that hearts 
will be converted to lasting values and find joy as they continually 
uncover love and faithfulness in themselves and in each other.
  As the Government of this Nation, let us create an atmosphere of 
peace which helps family life flourish for generations to come.
  You are our source and guide now and forever. Amen.

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