Eddie Bernice Johnson: “First, Smollett attempted to gain attention by sending a false letter that relied on racial, homophobic and political…”

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.

President Biden accepted the ball where it lay, and that is what he will be held accountable for.

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.