Nomination of Barbara Barrett to be the next air force secretary, with a final vote on her scheduled for 4 15 eastern. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Todays opening prayer will be offered by Giani Sukhvinder Singh of milbourne, pennsylvania. The guest chaplain good morning. Let us pray. One universal creator god, by the grace of the true guru. Almighty god, we call you by many names but you are one. Keep your divine hand over the members of this senate as they help steer the future of our great nation. Keep truth on our tongues, love in our hearts, and sound judgment in our minds. Remind us of our purpose to love and serve one another and create a more peaceful world. We ask for blessings unto all leaders as they work for the common good. Give all who govern this land humility and courage, integrity and compassion. Release each one of us from ego so that we may serve selflessly. Help us remember that we