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.
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When the Capitol Building was built in Washington, DC, its designers were well aware of the dependence of the members of Congress upon God and prayer. The 83rd Congress designated a small room in the Capitol, near the rotunda, that is always open for private prayer and meditation by members of Congress. This room is open whenever Congress is in session, and stands as a witness to the need for prayer by our nation's leaders. The focal point of the room is an intricate stained glass window that depicts George Washington kneeling in prayer. Surrounding him are words from
Psalm 16:
"Preserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put my trust."