Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I have often referred to NASA's science program as one of America's crown jewels.”

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.

So also an enthusiastic supporter of the CHIPS and Science Act, which, as you know, really is building on quantum technologies.

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

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