[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 84 (Wednesday, June 22, 2005)]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Dr. Richard LaPehn, Pastor, Milton Presbyterian Church, 
Rittman, OH, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, we pray for our Nation and her leaders. Forgive us for 
allowing unworthy dreams to be focused upon by many. Lord, do not let 
worthy dreams be muted by limited horizons. May our hope for an 
improved tomorrow never be dulled by the habits of today nor visionary 
words be dimmed by contentment with the present. Within this House, may 
our elected leaders recognize the dangerous temptation to speak merely 
colorless sentiments that will not result in lasting goodness, justice, 
or peace. Without fear of political ostracism or ridicule, may our 
leaders speak prophetic words of truth to benefit our lives and those 
of generations to come.
  We praise You, our God, for the blessings of life in this Nation, 
where our representative democracy allows both shrill and faint voices 
to be heard.
  Grant wisdom to our leaders as they chart a course for our future. 
May they dare to entertain valiant dreams for the betterment of their 
district and State, for the blessing of our Nation and world. Amen.

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