And actions, enabling them to follow your leading. Lord use them to transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows. Give them peace during turbulent moments and a faith that will not shrink under pressure. Make their words fountains of life. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 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, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C, march 9 2015. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1 paragraph 3 of the standing rules of the senate i hereby appoint the honorable tom cotton to perform the duties of the chair. Signed orrin g. Hatch, president pro tempore. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President i ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion on the motion to proceed be withdrawn. The presiding of