reminded of abraham lincoln when he spoke with prophetic pressure yens, a house divided cannot stand --s preyens, a house divided cannot stand. from this we would soon learn that our future lies not in enemyity but unify. -- unity. from the book of leviticus, from your torah, teaches us from words inscribed on the liberty bell in philadelphia, proclaim liberty throughout the land to all the inhabitants thereof. thus uniting one of our nation's highest ideals, e pluribus unum, out of the many, one. lord god, the founders of this nation understood our strength to be in the celebration of our differences while assiduously working to put our divisions behind us. and so it is, dear god, that we pray you remain with us. continue to guide all of us in realizing the dream of this great country. to be a nation indwissable, a nation seeking liberty, and above all a nation providing liberty and justice to all. amen. the speaker pro tempore: 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 journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from illinois, mr. la