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[captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, chaplain criben. chaplain kibben chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. eternal and loving god, we pray your blessing on us today. inure duties give us to press on with hearts open to emulating the forbearance and sacrifice you have demonstrated in your steadfast love for us and for this world. as brothers and sisters of your creation, we pray the safe to leave behind all that has kept us from living into this your gracious plan. and as we strain toward what is ahead, toward the goal of a higher calling, we pray your favor. may all who trust in you receive this your bened ....