Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Our U.S. universities continue to lead the world in cutting-edge fundamental research.”

Transit is critical to our nation's vitality, so having a robust workforce is important to the nation.

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.

Speaker Wright was a visionary who served the people of Fort Worth and this Nation well.

Support of robust, coordinated Arctic research and science is critical.