Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I'm looking forward to a productive and collegial meeting today, one in which rigorous scientific discourse can help…”

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.

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

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.