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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So, it could be very interesting for all of us to have issues to discuss in class, and quite often some questions are very common and your classmates will be grateful to you that you brought it up.

所以,大家一起在课堂上讨论一些问题,这会非常有意思,还有些时候,你们的问题很普遍,而你的同学会很感激你提出了这个问题

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And I think that was a heady feeling, and I would always be very grateful to have the chance to do that.

这是一个很刺激的感觉，同时我也会永远感谢,能够有这样一个机会。

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