American political rhetoric and history waits to judge us, guide our lawmakers. Lord, make this Upper Chamber of the legislative branch a truly deliberative body. Learning from the lessons of history, may our senators strive to defend our constitution against all foreign and domestic enemies. Grant that this defense will involve looking before leaping. May our senators make decisions that will not seem foolish in the cool light of retro specks. Arise, oh lord, remind the nations that they are merely human. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the 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 both parties have long agreed that no child left behind is broken and needs to be fixed. The house