Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I must say that I am disappointed and disheartened to be here today.”

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.

I was an enthusiastic co-sponsor of the original National Quantum Initiative Act, and I'm--I want to note that I'm very proud that Dr. Michael Raymer, who is from--a physics professor from my alma mater, University of Oregon, played a role…

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

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