Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I also rise today to remember and honor the distinguished service of James Jackson. For decades, James devoted his time and talent to helping Congress understand complex international trade and economic policy issues. I am thankful to have been a beneficiary of James hard work. During the 115th Congress' when Senator Crapo and I served as chair and ranking member of the Senate committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee undertook a substantial effort to consider, and ultimately enact, legislation that reformed the process for screening foreign investment in the United States. As Senator Crapo noted, we relied on James' thoughtful analysis and expertise throughout the consideration of that important legislation. James briefed staff. evaluated proposed legislative language. and provided comprehensive. detailed analysis and reports during consideration of the bill. After it became law, the committee continued to rely on James to evaluate the executive branch's implementation of it. I join Senator Crapo in offering my sincere condolences to James' friends and family and his colleagues at CRS. They are in our thoughts during this difficult time. ____________________”