[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Merciful God, the fountain of wisdom, as we witnessed what is 
euphemistically called collateral damage, we wrestled with what our 
eyes have seen, ears have heard, and hearts have felt.
  Lord, some of us asked the question, When does the end justify the 
means? We reflected on Gandhi's words that ``the end is inherent in the 
means.''
  Lord, across time, You have shown us how peace following a war can be 
jeopardized because of the long-term consequences of how the war was 
fought. Give our lawmakers the faith, wisdom, and courage for the 
living of these turbulent days.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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