[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9296]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, all through our history as a nation, You have helped us 
battle the enemies of freedom and democracy. Many of the pages of our 
history are red with the blood of those who paid the supreme sacrifice 
in just wars. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget, today 
has been designated as the Day of Honor 2000, to give special 
recognition to the living minority veterans of World War II throughout 
our Nation. May we never forget the patriotism of these brave men and 
women who fought to liberate humankind from the evil grip of Axis 
tyranny. Enable us to express our debt of gratitude to these gallant 
Americans by pressing on in the ongoing battle against racial division 
in our society. Cleanse all prejudice from our hearts and give us 
courage to work for equality in education, housing, job opportunities, 
advancement, and social status for all Americans. Help us to honor 
these minority veterans today as we press on to banish vociferous 
expressions of hostility and hatred in our society. Shed Your grace on 
us, crown Your good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Amen.

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