[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 58 (Thursday, April 10, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H3055]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord of salvation, Father of all, may the good news of Baghdad spread 
throughout the region of Iraq. Bind the wounds of a war-torn people as 
You lift the cloud of oppression and ignite the promise of a new day.
  When the Iraqi people gather in their mosques and churches tomorrow 
and this weekend, may they find new reasons to offer You praise and 
thanks so that peace may descend upon their land and their families.
  Lord, continue to protect and guide the coalition forces, that they 
may be transformed by Your power for building security and becoming 
witnesses to true freedom under the law.
  Grant them perseverance and patience until their task is completed 
and they safely return home.
  May all prisoners of war and all those still missing be found and be 
brought to light and reliable care.
  To You, our God and Savior, do the Members of Congress and the Nation 
give the glory, now and forever.
  Amen.

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