Eddie Bernice Johnson: “NASA is an investment in our future.”

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

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.

I would just encourage the Secretary and the leadership at DOT to stay focused on ensuring that these funds are getting out to local communities as quickly as possible.

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