Rear Adm. Barry Black:at that time. later we expect to see an amendment by virginia senator jim webb dealing with out of combat or time off requirements for u.s. troops. now live to the senate floor. the presiding officer:

Speech By: Rear Adm. Barry Black

Rear Adm. Barry Black:the senate will come to order. the chaplain will now lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pchray. eternal lord god, you promised that those who passionately seek you, will find you. so we fervently

Rear Adm. Barry Black:ask for your presence. deliver us from worries and detractions that hinder our pursuit of you and guard our hearts and minds with your peace as frail children of time and fate,

Rear Adm. Barry Black:we're lost without the wisdom of your providence. speak to our leaders and draw them into intimacy with you. remind them that neither death nor life, angels or prince palts, powers or things present or things to come,

Rear Adm. Barry Black:heights or depths, can separate them from your love. rescue them from misplaced priorities that major in minors and minor in majors. keep their minds alert and their hearts at full attention as they

Rear Adm. Barry Black:wait for the unfolding of your will. we pray in your hallowed name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states

Rear Adm. Barry Black:of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the

Harry Reid:clerk: washington, d.c., september 19, 2007. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable benjamin rdin, a senator