[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14792]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Shea Hecht, Hadar Hatorah Yeshiva, Brooklyn, New York, offered 
the following prayer:
  Heavenly Father, help us be honest enough to admit our shortcomings, 
brilliant enough to accept flattery without arrogance, tall enough to 
tower above deceit, strong enough to treasure love, brave enough to 
welcome criticism, compassionate enough to understand human frailties, 
wise enough to recognize our mistakes, humble enough to appreciate 
greatness, and righteous enough to be devoted to the love of God.
  Almighty God, inspire the leaders in Congress to inspire all the 
people. Bestow Your infinite blessings upon all the citizens of this 
great country.
  We pray for the safety of our Armed Forces and that every soldier 
return home safely after fulfilling Your mission.
  We pray that the world be a better place for all mankind; that we rid 
ourselves of prejudice and hatred, poverty and addiction, greed, 
jealousy, and selfishness, and that all these ills are replaced with 
love and harmony, peace and tranquility, respect and dignity, sanctity 
of marriage, family and community.
  May this country, the greatest country of the world, go from strength 
to strength.
  Amen.

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