Peace and blessings Pas Babascom (ph) to all of you. In the spirit of ecumenism, let us pray together.

Human progress is not an automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle, the tireless exertion and passionate concerns of dedicated individuals.

It is ...

In the spirit of ecumenism, join me as we speak in this sacred dialogue we call prayer. Let us pray.

Our father, now our God, we greet thee this morning with this gratitude of thanks. We honor and bless your sacred presence and power in this place of social deliberation ...

Thank you, Mr. President.