Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Thank you very much. Let me thank you, Chairwomen Stevens and Fletcher, for holding this hearing.”

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.

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

I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.

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