Let me say that this is my 28th year on this committee, and this is the most prevailing concern that has been expressed to me around the country since I have been a member of this committee, most especially with my own area.
Johnson highlights ongoing concerns about minority participation in contracts over her long tenure.
Share
More from Eddie Bernice Johnson
Speaker Wright was a visionary who served the people of Fort Worth and this Nation well.
Last month, I introduced and withdrew an amendment, at the request of Chairman Lucas, that incapsulates my legitimate concerns on the disparate impacts AI technologies have on people that look like me.
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.
I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.
Other voices in this conversation
