the speaker: the

Speech By: Scott Garrett

Guest Chaplain:house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend john c. garrett, parish of our lady of sorrows, st. anthony, hamilton, new jersey. the chaplain: we hold these

Guest Chaplain:truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal but they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Guest Chaplain:let us pray. god, creator of heaven and earth, the founders of this great nation recognized the basic principle that you are our creator and we are your noble, yet humble creatures. as such,

Guest Chaplain:all men and women are loved and treasured by you. send your blessings on the women and men of this honorable house so that they will be guided by your divine law in their deliberations. grant them

Guest Chaplain:the wisdom to seek the common good for all people. may all their actions demonstrate respect and reverence for all people each made in your divine image and likeness. let all this be done for

Guest Chaplain:your greater glory. we ask this in your divine name. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof.

Donna M. Christensen:pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the jonal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from michigan, mr. knollenberg. mr. knollenberg: please join me in the pledge

Speech By: Donna M. Christensen