[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8694]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Al Riddley, The Springs of Bonita Church, Bonita Springs, 
Florida, offered the following prayer:
  Dear God, grant us the wisdom and vision to comprehend the common 
belief that all people shall know peace as well as justice, 
righteousness, freedom, and security, with equity for every culture, 
color, and commitment.
  Remind us of the past victories while recognizing the present 
challenges so as to strengthen our future as a country.
  Lord, on this Flag Day, as it is honored and displayed around the 
world, may we take pride as Americans in being reminded of the 
significance of our democracy.
  Give guidance to us as we are diligent in our responsibilities as 
citizens to guarantee that freedom is enjoyed by all who claim this 
country as home.
  In our Allegiance, we witness to ``one nation under God'' as a 
promise of what others in this world can yet become. For this, we 
Americans stand together today, proud and strong, both now and forever.
  Amen.

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