Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I am pleased that the Chairwoman is holding this hearing today, as it allows us to examine the current priorities and…”

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.

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.