Salvation. Your redemptive thread can be seen throughout the fabric of our nations history, redeem us again. May your redemptive power give wisdom and courage to our lawmakers. As you illuminate their path with the light of your guidance. Empower them to make decisions after weighting them on the scale of long term consequences. Today, bless our United States Capitol Police who routinely risk their lives for liberty. Surround them and their loved one with the shield of your protection and favor. In a special way, embrace senator thad cochran with your transforming presence as he grieves the loss of his beloved rose. Lord, thank you for the life and legacy of rose cochran. We pray in your great 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. Reid mr. Preside