[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 11, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S8475]
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Senate

  The Senate met at 11 a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable 
Tim Johnson, a Senator from the State of South Dakota.
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  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, on this day of remembrance and resolve, we praise You 
for the way You brought us through those dark hours of September 11 a 
year ago. You were our refuge and strength, a very present help in 
trouble. We relive the anxious memories of that infamous day of attacks 
of terrorism on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the airliner 
crashed in Pennsylvania. Today, as a Nation, we mourn for those who 
lost their lives as a result of these violent acts of treachery against 
our Nation. We deepen our ongoing intercession for their loved ones. 
Continue to comfort them, help them to endure the loneliness of grief, 
and grant them Your peace. Particularly, we pray for the families of 
the firefighters, police officers, and military personnel who died 
seeking to save others. Care for the thousands of children who lost a 
parent in these catastrophes.
  When we turned over to You our anger, dismay, and grief, you gave us 
the courage to press on. Thank You for the strong, unified leadership 
of the President and this Senate in the aftermath of 9/11 and for the 
decisive engagement of the insidious enemy of terrorism throughout the 
world. May this be a day of renewed resolve to press on. Protect us 
from further attacks. Quiet our fears as we reaffirm our trust in You. 
You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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