Their challenges, as thoughts of your steadfast love sustain them throughout lifes seasons. May their lips speak of your wisdom and the meditations of their hearts earn your sacred approval. Give them the which is disple to remember how fragile life is and that when we die, we leave our possessions to others. When our senators call on you in the day of trouble, deliver them with your mighty hands. And, lord, touch senator Claire Mccaskill with your healing hands. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore pleae join me in reciting the pledge f allegiance to our 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. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell at a time when the prescription Opioid Epidemic is tearing families and communities apart in our country, its clear we need strong leadership at the