[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16285]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's opening prayer will be offered by 
Reverend Dr. Joel Hunter, senior pastor of Northland Church, Longwood, 
FL.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, we give You thanks for our democracy that gives each 
citizen a voice; for our freedom of religion that gives each citizen a 
choice; and for our goal of e pluribus unum that gives each citizen a 
responsibility of cooperation.
  We ask that You would bridle our tongues toward constructive speech, 
that You would help all herein to live up to the stature and privilege 
of leadership, and that You would grant all herein wisdom and courage 
beyond their natural abilities and their party's limitations.
  Bless each of our Senators for their efforts on behalf of us all, and 
make them servants of the people of the United States of America and of 
Your intentions for this great country.
  In Your Name we pray. Amen.

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