[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 12, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H5641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi David Greene, Chabad-Lubavitch, Rochester, Minnesota, offered 
the following prayer:
  Almighty God, Master of the Universe, according to the Jewish 
tradition, You instructed mankind to obey seven universal laws:
  not to worship false Gods;
  never to blaspheme Your Holy Name;
  not to murder;
  not to commit adultery, incest, or any sexual misdeeds;
  not to steal, lie, or cheat;
  not to be cruel to any living creature;
  and that every society govern by just laws based on the recognition 
of You, O God, as a sovereign ruler of all men and all nations.
  Today the Members of this House convene to fulfill one of these 
commandments, to govern by just laws. May it be Your will that those 
assembled here enact laws to govern this great country, be mindful of 
Your presence and conduct themselves in all their matters with justice, 
kindness, and peace.
  Grant them success in making this country truly fit for Your 
presence. Bless them with good health, wisdom, compassion, good cheer, 
and fellowship. Amen.

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