[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
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             CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 

                United States
                 of America


March 8, 2000


           HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Wednesday, March 8, 2000

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Dr. Frank Richardson, Johns Hopkins University School of 
Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, offered the following prayer:
  In these moments of quiet reflection, help us, God, to discern Your 
will for us as representatives of this Nation, as citizens of the 
world, and as sons and daughters of Your universe. May the light of 
this new day not be darkened by past jealousies, hidden resentments or 
moments when privilege is sought and duty forgotten. Instead, may we be 
mindful of the holiness that resides within us. Encourage us to build 
bridges rather than barriers in our relationships. Dispense through us 
a compassionate concern for Your creation. Use our talents for the 
betterment of the global community. And, God, when night is near, may 
You be able to say to each Member of this House on the Hill, ``Well 
done, my faithful servant.'' Amen.

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