It is not easy to end these remarks.  In this Chamber, along with some of you, I have experienced many, many of the highlights of my life.  It was here that I stood 28 years ago with my freshman colleagues, as Speaker Sam Rayburn administered the oath.  I see some of you now—­Charlie Bennett, Dick Bolling, Carl Perkins, Pete Rodino, Harley Staggers, Tom Steed, Sid Yates, Clem Zablocki-and I remember those who have gone to their rest.  It was here we waged many, many a lively battle—­won some, lost some, but always remaining friends.  It was here, surrounded by such friends, that the distinguished Chief Justice swore me in as Vice President on December 6, 1973.  It was here I returned 8 months later as your President to ask not for a honeymoon, but for a good marriage.

I will always treasure those memories and your many, many kindnesses.  I thank you for them all.

My fellow Americans, I once asked you for your prayers, and now I give you mine:  May God guide this wonderful country, its people, and those they have chosen to lead them.  May our third century be illuminated by liberty and blessed with brotherhood, so that we and all who come after us may be the humble servants of thy peace.  Amen.

Good night.  God bless you.

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