dr. john fleming, who represents louisiana's fourth congressional district. he has spent his career as a family physician. he was named the louisiana family doctor of the year in 2007. john and i have both introduced legislation requiring that all members of the u.s. house and all members of the u.s. senate are put in any government option that may be passed. welcome, dr. john flemming. [applause] why don't we get started in the right frame of mind and the right frame of heart by standing up again if you can for a prayer? please, remained standing immediately following the prayer. we will have the pledge of allegiance to the flag. first, we will be led in player -- in prayer by the pastor of the living water church of louisiana. >> heads bowed and eyes closed. father, forgive us for a sense of omission and commission, give us the strength to release jealousy, hatred, and help us to forgive one another for we know that you will not forgive us unless we forgive one another. we pray for your presence today. that will impact all of america. we prayed that to lead

dr. john fleming. [cheers and applause] now, why don't we all get started in the right frame of mind and the right frame of heart by standing up, again, if you can, for a prayer. and please remain standing immediately following the prayer. we'll have the pledge of allegiance to the flag. but first, we'll be led in prayer by reverend al carter. reverend. >> heads bowed and eyes closed. father, forgive us for our sins of commission and owe mission. give us the strength to release any jealousy, envy, hatred, strife, and help us to forgive one another. for we know you will not forgive us unless we forgive others. we pray for your presence today as we discuss vitingle issues that will impact all americans. we know that your work there is the heart of the king is in the hand of the lord and you turn it whichever way you will. we pray that this discourse will be healthy, informative, encouraging. let us remember while you have given the instruments of healing to man, the healing of man is still in your hands.