Mindful of opportunities to help, to share, to protect, to welcome and to proclaim what is just and what is good. We ask your blessing on this house, this government, and all those who serve the common good. By your holy spirit, grant that they might have the courage to do just that. And may all that we do or say give honor and glory to you, almighty father, now and forever, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from texas, mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson please join me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker without objection, the gentleman from michigan, mr. Kildee, is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kildee thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise toda