the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. king and judge of the universe, you rule with righteousness and govern with justice. you have been good to us, restoring our strength and directing our footsteps. today, guide our senators in their labors. in these difficult days, empower them to produce dividends of character and grace. we pray not for tasks fitted to their strength but for strength which fits them for their tasks. in the hard decisions of this day, guide them by your word and spirit. we pray in your loving name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., december 8, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honor

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, the world and all that is in it belong to you. you laid its foundations in the ocean depths by the power of your voice. through your redemocrat alternative work you brought peace on earth, goodwill to humankind. lord, we need your peace today on capitol hill. release your peace so that our lawmakers will find purity of motives and integrity of actions. and unity of purpose. teach our senators your ways; make yourself known to them today. lord, we place our reliance squarely on your reliability as we pray in your merciful name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington d.c., december 16, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of t

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. thank you for giving us this day to use for your glory. from the morning sun until the going down of the same, your blessings provide us with confidence that our future is brighter than our past. today, as we remember pearl harbor and a day of infamy, we praise you for giving so generously to this nation. lord, you shower us with blessings without regard to our worthiness or importance. as we respond to your blessings, infuse our lawmakers this day with a spirit of hope and purpose that they may do your will in these challenging times. may your spirit sustain them as they labor so that justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, our father, we look to you this day for help. without your help, our senators can see the ideal, but cannot reach it. they can know the right, but cannot do it. they can seek the truth, but cannot fully find it. they can recognize their duty, but cannot perform it. empowered by your might, help them to reach beyond guessing to knowing and beyond doubting to certainty regarding your purposes. we pray in your loving name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington d.c., december 1, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable jeff merkley, a senator from the state of oregon, to

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.od, who has blessed us abundantly with inner joy and an outer supply of all good things, we're grateful for your helping us in our poor attempts to do your will. lord, forgive everything that keeps us divided, the false pride that leads from unity. give us a yearning for a life shaped and supported by a will better than our own. guide our senators during today's labors. help them know the strengthening joys of your spirit. keep them from being intimidated by the world's problems and threats, because you have overcome the world. we pray in your great name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., december 6, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, p

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, our father, take our senators this day and make them what they cannot be without your power. enlighten their minds so that they will know what is best for the good of our land. break for them the habits they cannot break. calm for them the worries they cannot still. soothe for them the sorrows no human comfort can ease. may they always remember that nothing can separate them from your great love. we pray in your merciful name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., december 5, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable jeff bingaman, a senator from the state of

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. god our king, you are clothed in majesty and strength. your throne has been established from the beginning, and you existed before time began. help our lawmakers today to do their work well, striving to labor for your glory. give them the purity of life and honesty of purpose to walk in your way. strengthen their hearts and minds that they may worthily measure up to the role you have ordained for them. thus may they fulfill their vocation to the glory of your name and the advancement of your kingdom. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., december 12, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i her

♪ ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen please remain standing as the chaplain of the united states senate dr. barry moral leadership, you gave it president gerald ford's astuteness, honor, commitment, and courage. when we needed a model of unswerving integrity, you provided us with someone who was committed to stand for right. accept our gratitude for president ford's courage to decide based upon principles, for his pragmatic leadership during cynical times and for his efforts to bind the nation's rules after watergate and vietnam. lord, thank you also for permitting him to remind us that family and faith still matter, and that bright living is a language which is clear to everyone. me this statue continue to remind us of president ford's dignity, decency, diligence and decisiveness, thereby challenging us to use our lives for your glory. we pray in your sovereign name, amen. >> please be seated. >> ladies and gentlemen the democratic leader of the united states house of representatives, the honorable nancy pelosi. >> good morning. i am pleased to join our speaker, speaker boehner, leader reid and

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the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. today, o god, we magnify your name for your purity, holiness, and justice as the judge of the universe. let your purity, holiness, and justice be seen on capitol hill today. bind our lawmakers together in the oneness of a shared commitment to you, a passionate patriotism, and a loyal dedication to find your solutions for the concerns that confront and often divide us. may the words of our senators and the meditations of their hearts be acceptable to you. we pray in your merciful name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., december 15, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the