[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 111 (Thursday, September 5, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S8235]
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Senate

  The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable 
Debbie Stabenow, a Senator from the State of Michigan.
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                                 Prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, we are grateful for the assurance of Your presence, 
available at all times, dependable in all circumstances, bracing when 
we need correction, and inspiring when we need courage. Lead on, Lord, 
as we press on. The day stretches out before us filled with debate, 
deliberations, and decisions. Keep us calm as we trust You and 
reassured as You replenish our reserves. You have promised never to 
leave or forsake us. Grant the Senators a renewed assurance of Your 
wisdom for each complex problem. You are the source of creative 
insight, inventive solutions, and decisive intentionality. Fill this 
Chamber with Your presence, each Senator with an acute sense of 
accountability to You, and all of America with the privilege of being 
one Nation under Your providential care and Your protective concern. 
You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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