Ladies and the Vice President of the United States and misses pence. [applause] bryce Vice President pence thank you, and good afternoon. To the president and the first lady, leaders in state and public life and to all of our distinguished guests, it is an honor to be here with all of you at the white house as we mark one more national day of prayer. For our family, prayer has always been important for all of us just as it has for millions of americans. Karen and i will both a test, the sweetest words we ever hear are from people who take a moment and walk up and say, i am praying for you. And you know they mean it from their hearts. We hear that all the time. We can attest first thing, america is a nation of prayer. The American People have long believed in the power of prayer. That in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, we are to present our request to god, with the promise that [indiscernible] in christ jesus. Prayer is the cord that run through every era of the of