i hereby ahoint point the honorable jimmy panetta to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the hips -- house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. almighty god, hear our prayers as the country lies divided before you. and yet there is not one person in this room who doesn't want to relieve our children of fear or ensure the safety of the day-to-day lives of american citizens. how, then, do we address faithfully the rash of tragedies that have plagued our communities and gripped the nation with turmoil and terror, frustration and fear. holy god, how do we respond appropriately to the devastation that has infiltrated our schools and our playgrounds. haunted nightclubs and grocery stores. and taken over city streets and neighborhood graduation parties. lord, how do we discern the way to peaceful dialogue without our personal prejudices getting in the way. and how do we avoid our inclination to be right but seek, instead, the wisdom of your righteousne