I will not object to the passing of this legislation, but I want the record to reflect that we have a responsibility to do the work that we were sent here to do for the good of the people of the Nation.
Johnson acknowledges support for the bill while emphasizing the committee's responsibilities.
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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.
He is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.
So also an enthusiastic supporter of the CHIPS and Science Act, which, as you know, really is building on quantum technologies.
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.
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