[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8017]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Aaron Melman, Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook, Illinois, 
offered the following prayer:
  We invoke the blessing of Almighty God upon the Members of this 
House.
  Bless our leaders and all who work tirelessly for the good of our 
people with an understanding and discerning mind, a listening ear, a 
compassionate heart, and insightful thoughts.
  Bless the people of the United States of America.
  Help us to gain the insight to know what is good and true, for it is 
through Your spirit and love that we learn to become more human.
  We thank You for enabling us to live in a free country, and we 
remember those who do not yet live with the same freedoms.
  We pray that the leaders of our Nation help all those who are in 
need.
  Shield our leaders and bless them. Protect our Armed Forces and speed 
our victory over tyranny. Let us make each day more meaningful, helping 
others move towards a life of peace.
  May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be 
acceptable to You, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer.
  Amen.

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