[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15863]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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           HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Wednesday, July 23, 2008


  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend James Rousakis, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 
Clearwater, Florida, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, being glorified at all times, knowing that we can do 
nothing without divine guidance, send Your blessings and direct to 
divine wisdom and power the Members of the United States House of 
Representatives that they may accomplish their task faithfully and 
diligently, being profitable to the United States of America, a 
continuous example to the world of freedom and human rights. Be their 
light when the day is dark; their fortress in the hour of temptation; a 
house of defense to save them; their strength when the flesh is weak 
and the spirit depressed; their courage in the hour of danger and 
adversity and their hope when all other hope fails. Grant them perfect 
health of mind and body. Direct their thoughts in the way of truth that 
they may enact, order and enforce those laws that are true and just. 
Enlighten them to govern and lead the United States of America in the 
way of prosperity and righteousness. Amen.

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