[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)] [House] [Page H3347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut, offered the following prayer: Dear God, source of all strength, compassion, and peace: We know that our time on this Earth is preciously short, so please: Open our eyes to the beauty of the world around us. Remind us that each person we encounter is created in Your image. Provide us with the integrity, wisdom, and patience to listen to those with whom we do not agree and learn from those whom we might otherwise not hear. Protect the courageous men and women who put their lives in danger each day so that our children can live safely and without fear. Comfort us today as we mourn with the people of Missouri following the tragic loss of life brought upon by the devastating forces of nature. And, finally, bless our leaders and advisers--including the dedicated men and women of this United States Congress, who assiduously seek to protect our sacred democratic values at home and abroad. And may You grant them the vision to look ahead to our future, without forgetting the lessons of our past. Amen. ____________________