[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 73 (Thursday, June 6, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H3231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Dov Hazdan, The Ner Tomid K, Staten Island, New York, offered 
the following prayer:
  Our Father who art in Heaven, we stand before Thee as the world faces 
very dangerous and troubling times. We seek Thy blessing and guidance 
for peace and tranquility for all mankind.
  Bless Thou our glorious land of liberty, our leaders and these 
representatives who are charged with the great responsibility of 
directing the affairs of our Nation. May Thy spirit dwell richly within 
them as they manifest abiding courage and sincere faith, in the 
cherished traditions of our Founding Fathers, to work for freedom, 
justice and peace. Grant them loving kindness and patience, 
understanding and foresight so that they will ever be warmed by Thy 
love and nurtured by Thy teachings.
  May the United States of America under God remain a symbol of freedom 
and a watchtower from which rays of light and hope shall be beamed to 
those who are now living in darkness and despair. Hasten the day when 
the great hope of universal peace will prevail throughout the world 
with justice and freedom for all people. Amen.

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