[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 14 (Thursday, January 25, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Our guest Chaplain, Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, the 
Director of Chabad of the East Valley from Chandler, AZ, will open the 
Senate in prayer.
  The guest chaplain offered the following prayer:
  God of Heaven, Master of the world, please grace this distinguished, 
exalted United States Senate. Give blessings upon these distinguished 
individuals, chosen by so many who have entrusted them with the 
responsibility of legislating for the well-being of their constituents 
and families.
  While each of us may come from different backgrounds, we stand here 
united with a shared vision and purpose, with conviction and 
determination, with love and strength, to ensure that each day is 
better than the day before.
  As my revered teacher, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, said: Though humanity's 
origin began in a perfect world, human shortcomings led to its 
failings. Yet it is through human goodness and kindness that we can 
reveal G-d in this beautiful world, his dwelling place on Earth with 
the redemptive time of the coming of Moshiach.
  Almighty God, may those gathered here remain mindful of Your presence 
as they work to enact just laws, the process of which itself is one of 
the seven Noahide Laws given to You and all mankind, and align it with 
Your will to foster a peaceful and harmonious world.
  Please let us see more peaceful days soon, with the safe return of 
those being held hostage as well as the dedicated men and women of our 
Armed Forces battling evil at this time. Bestow upon them wisdom, 
justice, grace, and empathy.
  Bless our leaders with good health, compassion and joy, enabling them 
to bring honor to the United States and to Your Name the blessings to 
mankind as they fulfill Your divine will. Amen.

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