something entirely different. we should instead build on current success by developing a u.s./canada alliance in energy and minerals. such an alliance would enable the u.s. and canada to achieve our shared vision for affordable energy for families, strong and secure economies and north america as the world's dominant energy supplier. just a few examples of how we can move near term to create mutual benefit. in the areas of critical minerals needed for energy, defense, and aerospace applications and there is an opportunity to jointly invest in a project that would allow greater germanium supply that can displace germanium the u.s. has been purchasing from china that china has recently cut off. we can collaborate on rare earth processing and the augmentation of rare earth supply once again reducing exposure to end dependence on china. many will not know the one at rare earth mine that exists in

the united states since 100% of its profit to china presently for processing because the processing technology does not exist here. with uranium there's an opportunity to work together to build a complete north american nuclear fuel cycle meaning relying less on russia enhancing continental security. this will be critically important for the deployment of small modular reactors. on energy, we can enhance the flow of canadian crude from alberta to assist the administration's goal of energy dominance by working together on projects such as enhancing the capacity of the existing main line, enabling the export of additional energy from the >> we are taking you to the u.s. capitol where president trump in members of congress are at the national prayer breakfast. >> in a few moments we will welcome the president to the leaders of both chambers, thank

you for being here. a special thanks to senator klobuchar, a member of the democratic membership for pinchhitting for senator schumer, who had a last-minute schedule change. in amendment -- in a minute, the opening prayer but a moment of the history, tradition, and purpose we are continuing here today. it is not uncommon for people to ask me why we have a prayer breakfast at the nation's capitol, given the first amendment, an amendment that protects freedom of religion by prohibiting government and prohibiting any one religion over another, an amendment that protects the freedom of every american to decide how and whether to worship. throughout our history, or leaders have been passionately committed to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. they have also faced enormous

challenges and has been the case throughout human history, they have sought divine inspiration and guidance as they faced humankind's limits. in the dark days of world war ii, a group of leaders, including senators who had been convened by president roosevelt to tackle certain wartime challenges, were confronted by a complex and difficult problem. one of the senators in the group said, we better say our prayers on this one, and they did. what then became regular prayer sessions among that group was formalized into the senate prayer breakfast, similar events led to the house prayer breakfast. fast forward to the early days of the eisenhower administration, and the suggestion of senator frank carlson who had been ike's campaign manager to them by the president to meet with the care breakfast with encouragement for

his new responsibilities. the prayer breakfast joined them in the national prayer breakfast was born. we are grateful for all of you in attendance today as we gather to pray. and as we begin this morning, i am hopeful that we remember abraham lincoln's famous edmondson come when -- famous -- when they said mr. president, let us pray that god is on our side. mr. lincoln responded, no, gentlemen, we should pray that god is on our side, but that we are on god's. >> thank you, maggie. we begin this national prayer breakfast, let us pause to remember the victims and families of the recent tragic plane crashes. heavenly father, we gather today

in your presence, united as one nation, lifting our hearts in thanksgiving. your word reminds us blessed is the nation whose god is the lord. we thank you for your guidance and blessings and seek your wisdom as we face the challenges of the time. your word says, how good and pleasant it is when god's people live together in unity. forgive us when we fall into division. help us reflect your love and celebrate the values that strengthen our communities and our nation. we acknowledge, our help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. in moments of uncertainty, it may we find comfort to knowing you are our referee huge -- refuge and strength. may we gather with thanksgiving as your word commands. courts with praise, fill us with gratitude for your goodness and faithfulness. bless the scattering with your piece for the lord gives

strength to his people, the lord blesses his people with peace. guide our leaders to justice in unity and compassion, and your holy name we pray, amen. >> it is my honor to give the call to worship at this 73rd national prayer breakfast.

shout with joy to the lord all the earth. worship the lord with gladness. come before him singing with joy . acknowledge that the lord is god. he made us, and we are his. we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. enter his gates with thanksgiving. go into his courts with praise. give thanks to him and praise his name. continue forever and his faithfulness will continue

forever and bless us in all of our tomorrows. amen. >> this reading is from first corinthians chapter 13. i speak in the tongues of men or of angels but i am only resounding god. by the gift of prophecy and if i have a faith that can move mountains but do not have love, i am nothing. i give all i possess to the poor and give over my body the hardship that i may boast but do not have love, i gain nothing.

love is patient, love is kind. it is not envy. it does not boast. it is not proud. it is not dishonor others and is not self-seeking and is not easily angered. it keeps no records of wrongs. love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. love never fails. where there are prophecies, they will cease. where there are tongues they will be stilled. where there is knowledge it will pass away. for we know in part and we prophesy in part that when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. when i was a child i talked like a child, thought like a child, recent like a child. when i became an adult, i put the ways of childhood behind me. for now we see only a reflection in a mirror but then we shall see face to face. now i know in part that i show

go fully as i am fully known. now these three remain, faith, hope, and love. but the greatest of these is love. lord, teach us to love as you have loved us. wave me -- way -- may we reflect your kindness and truth in all we do. faith hope and love, remember, that the greatest of these is love. amen. sen. klobuchar: a reading of psalm 23 and some words to guide all of us in our work. the lord is my shepherd, i shall not want. he maketh me lie down in green pastures, he does me beside still waters. he restores my soul. he lead me in the path of righteousness for his namesake.

yay though i walk to the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemy, thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and i will dwell in the house of the lord forever. and the people respond. the lord is our shepherd, we shall not want. in green pastures and still waters he restores our souls. even in the darkest valleys, we will fear no evil, for his presence is our comfort and strength. surely his goodness and mercy will follow us all our days and

we will dwell in the house of the lord forever. amen. >> it is always a distinct privilege and joy. the naval academy glee club has been moved and delighted audiences 1840 five in venues from carnegie hall to the vatican. the marine corps band has performed at nearly every inaugural. they accompanied lincoln when he went to dedicate a cemetery at gettysburg. they helped us hail the unveiling of the statue of liberty, and they welcomed winston churchill to the white house. it truly the story of america

has always been accompanied by the rhythms and harmonies of the marine corps band and the naval academy glee club. and as we give them a warm welcome, please rise and join them as they lead all of us in song. ♪ >> turn on my vision board -- oh lord thou art by day or by night thinking or sleeping thy

presence thy life ♪ >> ♪

>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the 47th president of the united states, donald j. trump. ♪

[applause] pres. trump: this is very beautiful. our country is starting to do great again, very fast. thank you especially to the senator for the beautiful

introduction. i appreciate it very much. what a great senator you are. i want to think a friend in a man of profound faith and patriotism who has also become a great friend. you have become much friendlier when you have a majority of two or three or four. it could even be five pretty soon. but for a little while it was one and it is mike john's or -- mike johnson. thanks as well to somebody doing a fantastic job, senator thune. thank you very much. [applause] it is not easy. it is really great and leader's police -- leader steve scalise, a brave guy. i always say it. and senator chuck schumer.

thank you very much. senator hassan thank you very much. good to see you. congressman jeffries, thank you. and many other leaders in the room. a great group of people. if we could ever come together, it would be unbelievable. it may never happen but it should and maybe it will. from the earliest days of our republic, faith in god have always been the ultimate source of strength that beats in the hearts of our nation. we have to bringig back. we have to bring it back much stronger. it is one of the biggest problems we have had over the last fairly long period of time. we have to bring it back.

thomas jefferson himself once attended sunday services held in the old house chamber on the very ground where i stand today so there could be nothing more beautiful than for us to gather in this majestic place and reaffirm that america is and will always be one nation under god. at every stage of the american story, our country has gotten courage from our trust in the almighty. deep in the soul of every person's got his eight special plan and glorious mission for america and that plan is going to happen. i hope it happens sooner rather than later. it is his hand that guides us every single step of the way, and all of you and the things we

have to do is see the defining role that faith in paris played in the life of our nation and we have to look at this building and each other. we can look at each other to find in most everyone in this room faith has been very strong for the people in this room. there is the statue of john winthrop who proclaimed that america would stand as a city upon a hill with the eyes of all people upon us. almost 400 years after that famous sermon, we see that the lord's help the city stands taller and shines brighter than ever before or at least it soon will. in that same hall we find the statue of the great roger

williams who founded the state of rhode island and named its capital city providence and built the first baptist church in america. it is williams that we have to think for taking religious liberty part of the bedrock of american life. and today we must protect the fundamental freedom with absolute devotion. we must stand strong, just like generations of americans have done on battlefields all around the world. away from the magnificent rotunda, another statute watches over visitors to the capitol, george washington, the founder of our country, often called for americans to join together in prayer very often. more than two centuries later this morning, we heed president washington's wisdom and follow in his mighty footsteps. he was a strong man and of great

religious strength. the stories of legends like washington, winthrop and williams remind us that without faith in god there would be no american story. every citizen should be proud of this exceptional heritage. we have an unbelievable heritage, and we have to use that and make life better for everyone. that is white as we approach the 25th times 10 anniversary, think of that, 250 years we will be celebrating next year of our country's founding. i signed an executive order to resume the process of creating a new national park full of statues of the greatest americans who ever lived. we are going to be honoring our heroes and honoring the greatest

people from our country. we are not going to be tearing down but we are going to be building up. it will be called the national garden of american heroes. some of you will be on that soon to be followed -- hallowed ground. there are a couple of you that i can see right now. it is the president's sole opinion. [laughter] and i have given myself a 25 year period and then somebody else by that time. it will be very built up. it will be something very special and i hope that congress will fully fund this wonderfully unifying project at the first possible opportunity. it will be very important so

that more of our people can be inspired by the faith and courage of patriots like those who we honor in these holes. one of the incredible americans whose memory my order will celebrate is also recognized with a statue in the capitol from the great state of north carolina, who everyone love, reverend billy graham. my father used to take me to watch the crusades. he would take me to yankee stadium. i remember so well and i remember it more than any yankee games. and i've seen a lot of inky games. -- any yankee games. the people loved him. i saw him with franklin, i don't know if franklin is here. he has done a great job with

helping on tragedies and problems like in north carolina, california. he is always the first one there. his father is very proud of him, i can tell you that. billy graham was a very special. one floor below us, reverend graham's statue stands with an open bible, the page turned to a letter from the apostle paul which reads, let us not grow weary of doing good, for a season we will reap if we do not give up, never give up. how about me, if i had given up, i would not be here right now. who knows where i would be. it may not be a good place. if it were up to the democrats, it would not be a good place. there can be no better message for the leaders gathered here to never give up.

we must never grow tired. we must never grow weary, and we always must practice good. as we know last week only a few miles from here our nation witnessed a terrible tragedy when it 67 people were killed in a horrible accident near reagan airport. as one nation, we take solace in the knowledge that they are in the warm embrace of a very loving god. none of us knows exactly when our time on earth will be over. we never know. a truth i confronted a few short months ago when there was an incident that was now fun. it was not a good thing, but god was watching me. the chances of me being here, my sons are shooters, a very good,

don and eric, and the chances of missing from that range with that gun, don equated it to a one foot putt. one foot, that is pretty bad. two feet can seat missing but one foot, you can't miss. he gained some religion. he went up 25% and if you'd know him, that's a lot. [laughter] he said there had to be someone who saved you and i think i know who it is. and i said, don, you've come a long way. he is a good guy. my two sons really couldn't believe it. had i not turned right just at that time, and the audience, 55,000 people standing in this way could there were a few people on the bleachers. there was nobody there except

for my all-time favorite chart in history, the chart on immigration. immigration saved my life, so we will be good for immigration. had i not made that turn, and quickly. it was almost as though a deer bolted. they say the only way you miss on a good shot is if you bolted. i turned to the right to look at the chart and i said, what was that? but god did that. the chances of turning, there is no reason to turn. the chart is rarely brought down. i brought it 20% of the time, and it is never a night right. it is always on the left and it is always at the end of the speech, never at the beginning. if i was a little more than the 90 degree angle, it would be no good and if it was a little less, it would be no good. it went right along the edge.

it didn't affect my hair, can you believe that? [laughter] it might have touched it, but not where it counts. not the skin parts. honestly, it changed something in me, i feel. i feel even stronger. i believed in god but i feel much more strongly about it. thank you. [applause] thank you. but that event, like the tragedy last week, should remind us all that we have to make the most out of every single day that we have. who would think that you are in space and the odds of that happening are so small even without proper control. we should have had the proper control. we should have had better equipment. we don't.

we have obsolete equipment. they were understaffed for whatever reason. i guess the helicopter was high and we will find out exactly what happened. but the odds, even if you had nothing or nobody, the odds of that happening were extremely small. did you ever go to a driving range, hitting hundreds of balls and thousands of hours, i never see another ball hit another ball. you never see them hit. it was amazing that could happen. there were a lot of mistakes made and it should have never happened. but regardless of that, it is amazing that it happened. i think that is going to be used for good. i think what is going to happen is we are all going to sit down and do a great computerized system for our control towers. brand-new and not pieced together obsolete trying to hook up a land system to a computer

system. the first thing some experts told me that happen is you can't hook up land to satellites and you can't look up satellites to land. it doesn't work. we spent billions and billions of dollars trying to renovate an old broken system instead of saying, cut it loose and let's spend less money and build a great system, done by two or three very good companies, specialists. they used 39 companies. that means 39 different hookups have to happen. and i don't know how many people of you are good in terms of all of the kinds of things necessary for that. it is very complex stuff. but when you have 39 different companies working on hooking up, in different cities and different people, you need one company with one set of equipment, and there are some countries that have unbelievable air controller systems, and they

-- rebels would have gone off when that helicopter literally had the same height because it traveled a long distance before it hit them. bells and whistles would have gone off. they have it where they actually can virtually turn the thing around. it would have just never happened if we had the right equipment. one of the things and i will speak to john and mike and chuck and everybody but we have to get together as a single bill just passed where we get the best control system. when i land in my plane privately, i use a system from another country because mike captain tells me, i am landing in new york and is in the system and i won't tell you from a country but because the captain said it is so bad and obsolete that we can't have that we are going to have the best system.

a lot of money but not that much money but it will happen fast and be done by total professionals, when it is done you will not have accidents. it is virtually not possible to have. each of us is blessed with a precious chance to help lead america to renew our pledges of faith and everything else and bring us to new heights and create a future of promise for our people and for ourselves. we had the most important people in the country here because you are the ones who are going to make the decision and you are the ones who are leading us into so many different things, whether it is the right air control system a right sized military or what to do and what not to do. the most important people. in many of you are very religious. i know so many of you are very religious and i think that our country has so badly been hurt and we are very hurt by what

covid did to religion. it really hurt it badly. people couldn't go to church for a long period of time. even going outside, they were given a hard time. i am not blaming anybody for that, but it was very hard to gather so they started using computers. in the combat, it is just a whole new experience they have to get used to. but it is starting to come back. we had a fantastic thing happened yesterday. the army had the best recruitment numbers they have had in more than 15 years. they think it could actually be 25 years. [applause] more than 15 years, just now. and we were talking about it numerous times that we don't have people joining our military service. we don't have people joining our

police force. we have to cherish our police. it is so dangerous that you open a car and they start shooting and they have blackened windows and you don't know who they are. the door opens and a gun is pointed at your face and you can't do a thing about it. your friends will take them out and is a dangerous thing. we have to cherish these people. today we join our hearts and prayers and recommitting to putting our country first. we have to put our country first and make america stronger and greater and more exceptional than ever before, and we have to make religion a much more important factor now could we have to make it an important factor. if we do that, our job is going to be much easier. it unifies people and brings

people together. and then the democrats and republicans can start having lunch again. i remember a while ago they were out to dinner all the time together. we had one from queens and he was a friend of my father, but he would have dinner and he was a democrat but he would have dinner with republicans and it wouldn't make a difference. today it is like shocking and it shouldn't be. we have to get together. we all know what is right and what is wrong. there is going to be a compromise on both sides but we have to do the right thing and get together. you did it with marco rubio. he got 99 votes and the only vote was our vp, who maybe

should've been there to make it 100. i may have been angered if it was 100. that might be a step too far. [applause] pam bondi had support from democrats and some others had some good support. it is doable. we had a recent bill having to do with a very beautiful young lady who was killed from georgia , and that bill was very bipartisan. it was a beautiful thing to watch. if possible, we have to unify. there is big division. some people want an open border and some people in a closed border. that's a big difference. how do you solve that problem? some people want men in women's sports and some people don't. i was with someone yesterday

when the bill was signed so mad that men couldn't participate in women's sports. he was a very smart guy and went to a great school and was a great student, and he actually feels that should happen, men should be able to play, meaning transition into women's sports. and you talk to him, and i don't understand it. i don't understand how the problem ever got started in the first place. it just seems so simple. he is a good person just believes it. it is not going to be easy to convince him otherwise. so where is the middle ground? it is hard to have middle ground. you can either do it or you can't. a lot of good things are going to happen. a lot of people might be surprised to hear me say that of all people but i think a lot of good things are going to happen because our country has got some

big headaches but we have tremendous spirit right now. the spirit was up 49 points this morning. that is the biggest increase in the history of whatever the poll was. so the spirit is there and it is a big factor in probably the hardest thing to get back. the rest is easy. i want to thank you all and congratulate a lot of the new members. i so -- seat so many of you who ran great races, david, that was a great grace. so many great races on both sides. it is good to be with you. and god bless everybody. we want to come together and the happiest and the everything that is going to beat happy. people of religion are going to be happy again.

and i really believe you can't be happy without religion, without that belief. i just don't believe you can't. [applause] let's bring religions back. let's bring god back into our lives. thank you all very much. thank you. a great honor. thank you. [applause] ♪

>> ladies and gentlemen, the honorable andre carson, united states representative from the seventh district of indiana. the eighth district of illinois in the honorable katie britt, united states senator from alabama. >> thank you mr. president.

thank you to the honorary cochairs, senators roger marshall and senator maggie hassan and all the organizers of this wonderful event. brothers and sisters, yes, i say brothers and sisters or descent -- despite our differences in race, gender, language, politics or religion itself, where others only see differences, today it is important that we rely on what unites us, and that is the almighty god. you remind us in the holy koran, o mankind, we have created you from male and female and we have made you into nations and tribes that you may know one another. indeed the most honored of you in the sight of god is the most righteous of you. help us embody the sacred truth

to see beyond our differences and recognize the worth you have bestowed upon every human being. instilled in us the qualities of mercy, justice, and humility. make us servants of peace and advocates for the oppressed. inspire leaders, president, congress, our speaker, our leader, or supreme court, and all of our elected officials nationally and locally to act with sincerity and wisdom come into lead with hearts anchored in compassion and to remember that power lies not in the authority but in our service to humanity. as elected officials we have been given a very sacred duty to need, and i pray we are always guided by mercy, justice, humility, and what unites us, and that is we are all a part of god's creation. god bless you.

>> good morning, this is my prayer for the congress and nation and all of us. thison of the most sacred and auspicious in the hindu faith. i will first do the sanskrit. in english, we meditate on the divine radiance of the supreme being, the source of life, who is worthy of worship. may that divine light and lighten and guide us and our intellect toward righteousness and truth. thank you.

>> please bow your heads with me today. almighty god, we come to you today acknowledging that you are the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end and sustainer of life. you alone lord are holy. it is a privilege to be able to talk to the god of the sovereign universe. we praise you because in a world full of unrest, you are unchanging and eternal, and we thank you for the hand of protection provision you have extended over our nation since its founding. lord, help us as we seek to heal the broken places in our culture . help us heal america to make sure our children and grandchildren can continue to be guided by your light. help our leaders especially president trump and vice president pence as they steer our country forward and grant them the grace, wisdom, and judgment to move our nation into a brighter future. give them the fortitude to

overcome all obstacles placed in front of them, just as our leaders work to renew our nation, let us spark a revival in parks across our country, lord. lord, we pray that you protect president trump, first lady melania trump, vice present -- president vance and their families. they are sacrificing for the country and for their loved ones as well. we pray that you grant president trump's five children and 10 grandchildren vice president vance's three children to prevail over adversity they did not choose themselves. we pray this prayer also for our entire nation and world. help all of our country's parents as they raise their children with love in their hearts. guide them as they empower the next generation of americans.

lord, show us how to be a light to all nations, a city on a hill that glorifies you and draws others unto you. show us the way, lord, so that our world better serves you. father, our world is full of challenges, but you tell us in your word that you alone are our strength and our shield. we ask all of these things in your precious and holy name. amen. >> ladies and gentlemen, the honorable mike johnson, speaker of the united states house. >> it is my great honor to be with you this morning and to welcome you all here, and to return this great event to its

traditional location here in the capitol. a reading from matthew chapter five in the new testament. now when jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. his disciples came to him and he be able -- we get to teach them sing blessed of the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. us that are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see god. blessed are the peacemakers, they will be called sons of god. blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. join with me, if you will.

father, these are difficult things. understand, we ask your help for us to see humility, purity, peace, persecution, as you do. we would like ourselves and our nation be the light of the world. amen. >> ladies and gentlemen, the united states naval academy performing amazing grace. ♪ >> amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me

i once was lost but now i'm found was blind but now i see >> was grace that taught my heart to fear and grace i fears relieved how precious is god's grace the hour i first believed

tis grace and grace will lead me home ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the honorable kirsten gillibrand, united states senator from new york and the united states representative from tennessee.

>> good morning, and thank you to the republican leadership, the democratic leadership, and especially to the organizer of this year's terrific prayer breakfast, carrying on this tremendous tradition. i would like to talk to you about a portion of the tour that focuses on the miracle of the parting of the red sea which was performed by god through moses, as the israeli eyes escaped the pursuing egyptian army. after crossing the sea and recognizing the astounding miracle that had occurred, moses and the people of israel sang the song of the sea and in hebrew. that signified their journey from slavery to freedom. this prayer is so central to jewish life that it is said every day as part of morning

service. and if i can, i will read a few verses. who is like you among the powerful, old lord. who is like you, powerful in the holy place. too awesome for praises, performing wonders. you inclined your right hand, the earth swallowed them up. with your loving kindness, you lead the people you redeemed. you led them with your might to your holy abode. this prayer and song is an expression -- psalm is an expression of freedom and liberation. first and foremost, we are grateful to god for our freedom. we are grateful for our leaders who protect and the brave men

and women of our armed services. i would like to end with this blessing. may the lord bless you and watch over you. may the lord shine and favor you. may the lord raise his countenance toward you and grant you peace. amen. >> dear lord, please protect and strengthen our judges, lawmakers and public servants. please grant each of us wisdom. we know that the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and then peaceloving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

peacemakers reap a harvest in righteousness. wisdom's ways are pleasant ways and all her paths are peace. she is a tree of to those who take hold of her, those who hold her fast will be blessed. god shows us what is good and what does the lord require of us , to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your god . dear lord, thank you for your grace, your wisdom, your teachings, and your love. we stand ready to serve you with all our hearts, our minds and souls. in jesus name we pray, amen.

>> they descend gentlemen, the united states naval academy performing o got our help in ages past. ♪ >> ♪

>> father, we have worship you and song as well. thank you for have given our national leadership the mind and heart to set aside this morning each year for 73 years to seek you. but the moment we leave here, the difficult, divisive challenges of our times will involve us yet again. please transform our minds and hearts to stay true to you in the face of the coming onslaught . first, remind us, dear god, that as civic leaders in this democracy we are called to follow the teaching laid out in matthew chapter 20 verse 26, which says whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant. we pray than for the wisdom to listen to the people we represent, for no leader

succeeds if his goal is to rule rather than to serve. second, we remember the one law which you instruct us to follow in galatians chapter five, verse 14. to love thy neighbor as thyself. and we remember that as taught in romans chapter 14, verse 12, each of us will be called on to be accountable to you. third, as we strive to follow your one law we are called to stay faithful to our country's founding principle that all men, all people are created equal. lastly, we are reminded of the words of the theologian and teacher who said that man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's

inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. our faith provides us freedom of conscience. it is our democracy that provides for its full and fearless expression. as we leave this place, please honor our desires to please you and give us the desires we need to please you. everything we are and everything we hope to be is in your hands. oh lord, hear our prayer. >> please stand for the benediction, delivered by chaplain of the united states house of representatives >> as we close this service, senator maggie hassan and the national

prayer breakfast foundation and i want to thank each of you for being here today. your presence reflects the fact -- the power of faith to unite us. to those who shared prayers, readings, and music, thank you. thank you for reminding us of the beauty and strength of our shared purpose. we thank president trump for his words of encouragement and hope and for continuing the tradition for 73 years. above all, we give thanks to god for the gift of this gathering, for his boundless grace and steadfast faithfulness which sustain us through every season. we honor the call to serve one another, to do justice, to love mercy, to walk humbly. guided by his light and bound by his love, may this republic flourish in that same spirit as we care unity and hope in our hearts and lead this nation with courage and compassion. amen.

>> please stand for the benediction delivered by the chaplain of the united states house of representatives. >> would you pray with me? racers -- gracious and generous god, that you would have granted us this time of prayer and fellowship is a gift that evokes more than any words have attempted to express. for the spirit in this room is rich and resident. we as individuals, as a nation, stand in need of prayer and we have come before your throne of grace to receive your mercy and request your favor. truly you have richly blessed us this morning. you have asked us only to respond by loving you with our whole hearts and minds and souls. so in this moment we have entrusted to you our innermost thoughts and deepest needs.

we have humbled ourselves and laid before you our will and wants, our pride and prejudices, our convictions and concerns. may both our prayers today and our lives from this day forth elect sweet aroma that rises to you. remind us then as we descend from this mountain top of mutual blessing and a part of this gathering of grace filled communion to strive to love others as you first loved us about you who have reconciled yourself to us in your love made flesh have called us to be ambassadors of your ministry of reconciliation. let not the grace that you have shown us to be in vain but may be go forth to serve you prayerfully, trustingly, lovingly, and obediently. we offer our prayers to you this day. each person in the name by which

we have come to know you and i in the strong name of jesus christ. amen. ♪

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>> ladies and gentlemen invite you to join us for the reception in the prayer room. >> today, trump u.s. trade representative nomineeieson greer will be on capito for his nomination hearing. he previourved to chief of staff of the u trade

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