The invocation will be given by senator john c danforth. Senator danforth i ask you to please observe a moment of silence in memory of mrs. Natalie rehnquist. Holy and loving god, who has given us this great nation, and has called gifted men and women to bear the burdens and assume the duties of public service, we give you thanks and praise for raising from humble origins, Clarence Thomas, to the highest court in our land. We thank you for his strength, his courage, and for the kindness and devotion of his heart. Especially we thank you that he has persevered through adversity, that he has fought the good fight, and that with your guidance, he has grown in love of you and in charity to others. We ask your special blessing on him, as he takes this high office. Make him always mindful that he is walking in your sight, that he may apply himself faithfully to the work you have given him, and that in the years to come, he may do justice, and love mercy, and walk humbly with his god, amen. [
Now representatives of the candidates and of all the radio and Television Networks have agreed on these rules. Neither candidate will make an Opening Statement or a closing summation, each will be questioned in turn, each will have an opportunity to comment upon the answer of the other; each reporter will ask only one question in turn. He is free to ask any question he chooses. Neither candidate knows what questions will be asked and only the clock will determine who will be asked the last question. These programs represent an unprecedented opportunity for the candidates to present their philosophies and programs directly to the people and for the people to compare these and the candidates. The four reporters on Tonights Panel include a newspaperman and a wire service representative. These two were selected by lot by the press secretaries of the candidates from among the reporters traveling with the candidates. The broadcasting representatives were selected by their respective companie