Day. As members return to the capitol after two weeks of gatheringings and work in their home districts, may they be renewed in energy to address the issues of these historic days. May a sincere love for and dedication to our form of government prevail over partisan interests, that our experiment in republican democracy might turn into a hopeful future. May we all be forever grateful that our nation was founded by gifted politicians. Founders who gave the world the great gift of Representative Government having rights guaranteed by a constitution truly inspired. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from washington, mr. Newhouse. Mr. New house madge and to the republic for which it stands, one nation unde
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