On the recordMay 5, 2023
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.
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congress.govEddie Bernice Johnson: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House James…”
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Eddie Bernice Johnson honors Jim Wright's contributions and legacy after his passing.
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