Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I look forward to hearing from each of you today.”

He is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.

Speaker Wright was a visionary who served the people of Fort Worth and this Nation well.

He understood that the business of legislating and good politics required great skill in the art of compromise.

Diversity fosters a wider range of ideas and approaches, leading to more innovative solutions and better problem-solving capabilities in the scientific community.