[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 5, 2004)]
[House]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  Commander Maurice S. Kaprow, Chaplain Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve, 
Norfolk, Virginia, offered the following prayer:
  Eternal God, today as we gather in this historic and august chamber, 
we pause to thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed upon our 
Nation, our constituents, and ourselves. Thank You for making us the 
strongest, most democratic and compassionate Nation in this wonderful, 
yet troubled world.
  As we meet here in the safety of this House of Representatives, let 
us remember the many members of our Armed Forces, especially those 
serving far from home in the midst of danger, at the tip of the spear, 
bringing the hope of democracy where tyranny once ruled, and the 
specter of peace to those who for years cowered in terror and lived in 
tumult.
  We pray for the safe return of those deployed to the four corners of 
the Earth, sailors and Marines, soldiers, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen. 
Guard their families and give them strength to endure until their 
service members return to their homes to welcoming arms and the warm 
embrace of those they love.
  Grant us all life and peace, courage and wisdom, as we act today and 
everyday in the best interests of the citizens of these United States, 
while being ever mindful of those throughout the world community. And 
let us, say, Amen.

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