[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H8265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Once again we come to You to ask wisdom, patience, peace, and 
understanding for the Members of this people's House.
  Give them the generosity of heart, and the courage of true 
leadership, to work toward a common solution to the many issues facing 
our Nation. This might call for compromise, even sacrifice on both 
sides. As true statesmen and -women, may they find the fortitude to 
make judgments to benefit all Americans in their time of need.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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