[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14348]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Dr. Thomas A. Erickson, Interim Pastor, the National 
Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC., offered the following prayer:
  Almighty and ever-gracious God, You have given us this good land as 
our heritage. We thank You for patriots in the past who have occupied 
this Chamber and whose dedication has secured the liberties we enjoy 
today. Bless those who now hold office in this House. We thank You for 
their commitment to the highest ideals of freedom. Enable them to do 
their work with wisdom and kindness, that their legislation may enhance 
life, liberty, and justice for all. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.

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