Pastor Gary Strickland:by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, strickland, kingdom place, lumberton, north carmbolina. the chaplain:

Pastor Gary Strickland:our dear heavenly father, on this tional day of prayer, we publicly acknowledge you to be the lord of the universe, the author of creation, the arbitor in history, and the savior of mankind.

Nancy Pelosi:we celebrate your goodness to our nation. thank you for blessing america. bless this chamber of decisionmakers and let each of them seek your guidance in every matter affecting our country.

Nancy Pelosi:bless this chamber of legislators and let each of them vote always according to your eternal standards, which transcend time and personal preference. bless this chamber of social leaders and

Nancy Pelosi:let each of them model for us your healing virtues of compassion and mercy, integrity, forgiveness and service. we bow before your power, celebrating your goodness to us as a people. thank you

Nancy Pelosi:for blessing america. in the name of your son, jesus christ, we ask and pray for all these things. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings