Speech By: Rear Adm. Barry Black

Rear Adm. Barry Black:has said he also plans to complete work on a federal spending package before the senate leaves for the holidays. we go live to the floor of the u.s. senate here on c-span 2. senate will come to order.

Rear Adm. Barry Black:the chaplain will now lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, we run to you for safety. you are our help and hope and every good thing we have is a gift from you. your laws

Rear Adm. Barry Black:teach us the way to abundant living, for your word is perfect and your precepts bring truth. today, we pray for the citizens of this great land. incline their hearts to submit to you and the governmental

Rear Adm. Barry Black:authorities. remind them that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is an equal opportunity destroyer. strengthen our lawmakers. help them to heed constructive criticism as you imbue them with

Rear Adm. Barry Black:the desire and determination to please you. keep their feet on the right road, inspiring them with a reference for you. may they strive to tell the truth and to find creative ways of solving problems

Rear Adm. Barry Black:of our time. we pray in the name of him whose power and love sustains us. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united

Harry Reid:states 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

Speech By: Harry Reid