[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7285]
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.
  On this day 75 years ago, our Nation was attacked, and war was 
visited upon our people. In so many places in our world, war rages 
still. May all leaders be empowered to work toward lasting peace, with 
the help of Your grace.
  We ask also this day for wisdom, patience, and understanding among 
the Members of this people's House. Give them the generosity of heart, 
and the courage of true leadership, to work as true statesmen and 
women, toward a common solution to the many issues facing our Nation.
  May all that is done be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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