The Old Priest

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In Washington, D.C. an old priest lay dying in the
hospital. For years he had faithfully served the people of
the nation's capital. He motioned for his nurse to come
near.

"Yes, Father?" said the nurse.

"I would really like to see President Obama and
Speaker Pelosi before I die", whispered the priest.

"I'll see what I can do, Father", replied the nurse.

The nurse sent the request to The President and Congress
and waited for a response. Soon the word arrived; President
Obama and Nancy Pelosi would be delighted to visit the priest.

As they went to the hospital, Obama commented to Pelosi,
"I don't know why the old priest wants to see us,
but it will certainly help our images and might even get me
re-elected. After all, I'm IN IT TO WIN."

Pelosi agreed that it was a good thing.

When they arrived at the priest's room, the priest took
Obama's hand in his right hand and Pelosi's hand in
his left hand. There was silence and a look of serenity on
the old priest's face.

Finally President Obama spoke. "Father, of all the
people you could have chosen, why did you choose us to be
with you as you near the end?"

The old priest slowly replied, "I have always tried to
pattern my life after our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ."

"Amen", said Obama.

"Amen", said Pelosi.

The old priest continued, "Jesus died between two
lying thieves; I would like to do the same."

[scattered_grass]

Thats funny! The priest sure hit the nail on the head with that comment!