Political Quotes

“There are few people in the world who can say they impacted their community as much as Eddie Bernice Johnson. She dedicated 50 years of her life to public service. She took care of her patients, veterans, and the people of Texas' 30th Congressional District. EBJ embodied a no-nonsense approach that you would expect from a woman born in Waco, Texas. She didn't care who you were, where you were from, or what party you represented. Her open arms extended a welcoming embrace to everyone, a trait that I experienced firsthand when I showed up as the junior Member of the United States House in the summer of 2021. As the dean of the Texas delegation, she made it clear that regardless of which side of the aisle I was on, she saw me as a Texan, first and foremost. Chairwoman Johnson welcomed me to the Texas delegation and her Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. She ran a very tight ship, and she also guided me through the intricacies of becoming an effective member of her committee. I will forever be grateful to Congresswoman Johnson for her support for her country, her State, and the Texas congressional delegation. She will be missed. ____________________”