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Amata Takes Part in National Prayer Breakfast

February 4, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata took part in the National Prayer Breakfast, her fifth time to participate. The annual bipartisan event has been held since 1953, when President Eisenhower became the first President to attend and bring widespread attention to the event, which has grown to attract 3,000 people in recent years. President Biden spoke this year, and four Members of Congress hosted, one from each party in both the Senate and House: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY).

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Amata at National Prayer Breakfast 2021

Amata (mask in hand) and other Representatives and Senators at the National Prayer Breakfast

Congresswoman Amata released the following statement:

"I appreciate the National Prayer Breakfast so much, and all the Members of Congress who participated, and a special thank you to President Biden for continuing this important tradition, and the Congressmen and Senators who hosted.

"It was a pleasure to take part, and share in these prayers for the well-being of our nation, and be thankful for all we have in the United States. We can pray for our national unity, our many members of the Armed Forces serving in so many places, our Veterans, our families, and those struggling with COVID-19 health issues, absences from family, job losses or small business struggles.

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President Biden at National Prayer Breakfast 2021
President Biden speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast

"I appreciated the thoughts expressed at the National Prayer Breakfast, as we were led to pray for God's guiding hand on our President and those in leadership in both parties. In American Samoa, we should also pray for Governor Lemanu and Lt. Governor Talauega and their administration, the Fono, and the people of American Samoa. The Prayer Breakfast has a long and special tradition, and I think this year was another meaningful chapter to come together and desire the best for the nation and its leadership."

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