[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[House]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend F. Kenneth Hoffer, Mount Culmen Evangelical 
Congregational Church, East Earl, Pennsylvania, offered the following 
prayer:
  Almighty God, Ruler of all nations, we give our thanks for Your 
guidance which has preserved our Nation and for the peaceful continuity 
of government in America.
  We look gratefully to the past, thanking You that from the 
foundations of America You granted our forefathers courage and wisdom, 
as they trusted in You. By their example to lead, guide and direct, 
inspire this Congress whom You have entrusted leadership to serve and 
wage the struggle to find peace and justice in our world.
  For our leaders, diplomats and military, let our resources be a 
strength to all, regardless of race, creed, faith, age, sex or national 
origin. May we work together towards justice, righteousness and 
goodness for all peoples of all nations.
  We pray to You, O God. Amen.

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