Fred Upton:or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend fred

Speech By: Fred Lucci

Fred Upton:luchi, director all saints catholic newman center, arizona state university. the chaplain: let us pray. gracious and loving god, creator and source of everything that is good, you have blessed

Fred Upton:us in ways beyond anything we could have imagined for ourselves. please always keep us mindful that every good thing we have, every possession, every talent, every relationship, our health

Fred Upton:and very life itself is a gift from you. mindful of these blessings, make us always generous people in your own image. look now upon this assembly and fill them with the spirit of your wisdom. may

Fred Upton:every decision they make reflect your goodness, promote and protect the dignity of every member of our society, especially the weakest and most vulnerable among us, and be for the peace

Fred Upton:and well-being of all. and finally, loving god. we place into your healing hands our brother, senator edward kennedy. please give him strength and comfort him, his family, and all who love him.

Nancy Pelosi:we ask you this in hope. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the