As they strive to govern this land, guide them, o lord, with the pillars of humility and respect. Help them to live up to the legacy of those who have come before and to always honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep this nation strong and free. Remind all citizens of our great nation to put people over politics, to elevate democracy over dogma, to value discussion over discord and to cultivate compromise instead of conviction. Bless the members of this hallowed body with the knowledge that what binalds us together is stronger binds us together is stronger than what may pull us apart. That serving you is best accomplished by serving others. Dear god, please allow your blessing of health and of peace to nfl our great nation, a envelope our great nation, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last day proceedings and you know days proceedings and announces his approval thereof. The journal stands approved. Mr. Sessions mr. Speaker, purr