Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Good morning. I would like to welcome each of our witnesses to today's hearing.”

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

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House James "Jim" Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 92.

We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.