About all I can say for the United States Senate is that it opens with a prayer and closes with an investigation — Will Rogers, US comedian, humorist, social commentator.

我对美国参议院能说的就是它以祈祷开始以调查结束- - -威尔·罗杰斯，美国喜剧演员、幽默家、社会评论家。

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Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor and whereas both houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

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It is good to be with so many friends united in prayer.

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