[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17830]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  God of revelation and Lord of salvation, throughout our sacred 
history You call people together to enhance life and guide people to 
organize themselves and help each other to build a future. Be with this 
Nation and gift its leaders with wisdom and prudence during this coming 
week.
  Every community needs a common vision in order to live life to the 
fullest and grow in unity. May our common vision for what is best for 
this Nation and most fitting for this moment in world history arise 
from a renewed unity of mind and heart in this Nation and be brought to 
reality by faith, hard work, and a transformation of spirit.
  As a living vision, may today's decisions and tomorrow's plans evolve 
gradually by constantly integrating new experiences and new knowledge 
with great traditions, respected history, and treasured values of the 
American people.
  To you, O Lord, be the glory, power and honor now and forever. Amen.

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