[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 75 (Monday, June 10, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H3295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, people around the world find themselves living in scary 
times. Each morning new and disastrous alarms can ring. Calm every 
fear. Fortify the resolve of indiscriminate justice. Protect the 
innocent.
  We thank You for those who are on the job in their public service to 
shield and protect fellow citizens. As we seek to strengthen homeland 
security in this country, empower us with compassion for those who live 
in far worse conditions than ours.
  Awaken in all human hearts around the globe a respect for human life 
and concern for the family members of others. You alone, O Lord, are 
our true and lasting defense and the author of life, as well as 
unconditional love. We need to recognize Your Spirit within ourselves 
and in all our brothers and sisters of the human family. Now and 
forever. Amen.

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