[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's prayer will be offered by our guest 
Chaplain, Rabbi Shea Harlig, spiritual leader of Chabad of Southern 
Nevada.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Almighty G-d, the Members of this prestigious body, the U.S. Senate, 
convene here in the spirit of one of the seven Noahide Laws which were 
set forth by You as an eternal universal code of ethics for all 
mankind; that every society be governed by just laws which shall be 
based in the recognition of You, O G-d, as the Sovereign Ruler of all 
peoples and all nations. We, the citizens of this blessed country, 
proudly proclaim this recognition and our commitment to justice in our 
Pledge of Allegiance--``One Nation, under G-d, with liberty and justice 
for all.''
  Grant us, Almighty G-d, that those assembled here today be aware of 
Your presence and conduct their deliberations accordingly. Bless them 
with good health, wisdom, compassion, and good fellowship.
  On this 25th day of June, 2009, which corresponds to the third day of 
the Hebrew month of Tammuz, we are 15 years--to the day--from the 
passing of our esteemed spiritual leader, The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi 
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of blessed memory, who consistently 
extolled the virtues of this great land as a ``Nation of Kindness.''
  I beseech You, Almighty G-d, to grant renewed strength and fortitude 
to all who protect, preserve, and help further these ideals so 
essential to the dignity of the human spirit. Please grant that our 
beloved Rebbe's vision of a world of peace and tranquility--free of 
war, hatred, and strife--be realized speedily in our days.
  G-d bless this hallowed body. G-d bless our troops who stand in 
defense of this great land. G-d bless the United States of America.

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