Rear Adm. Barry Black:c-span2. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. gracious god, by your providence, we have been given

Rear Adm. Barry Black:the gift of this day and from your hands our needs are supplied. give o lawmakers a reverence for your sovereignty and a faith in your unfolding providence. may their trust in your guidance lead

Rear Adm. Barry Black:them to labor for your honor. may their first aspiration be to hear you say well done. when they are tempted to doubt, infuse them with your faith. when they are tempted to fear, strengthen them with

Rear Adm. Barry Black:your courage. keep them from becoming weary in choosing the more difficult right as they remember that in due season they will reap a bountiful harvest. we pray in your sacred name. amen. the presiding

Rear Adm. Barry Black:officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible,

Harry Reid:with liberty and justice for all. the presiding office the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c, june 3, 2008. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1,