Jim Wright
Jim Wright
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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James C. Wright Jr., commonly known as Jim Wright, was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1989.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on December 2, 1922, in Fort Worth, Texas, Wright passed away on May 6, 2010, at the age of 87.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession: Politician, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (D-TX)
Early Life and Background
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Wright was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to James C. Wright Sr. and Ethel Mae Wright. He grew up during the Great Depression and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. After the war, he attended Southwestern University (now Texas Christian University) on the GI Bill, graduating with a degree in business administration.
Major Accomplishments
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Wright's political career spanned over three decades. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1965 and served for 18 years before becoming Speaker of the House in 1987. Wright played a crucial role in shaping several key pieces of legislation, including the Balanced Budget Act of 1986 and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987.
Notable Works or Actions
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Wright's tenure as Speaker was marked by controversy, particularly surrounding his involvement in the Congressional Post Office scandal. Wright had used the congressional franking privilege to mail campaign materials at a significant cost savings to taxpayers. He eventually resigned from office in 1989 due to mounting criticism.
Impact and Legacy
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Despite the scandals that marred his career, Jim Wright's impact on American politics is undeniable. As Speaker of the House, he played a key role in shaping the country's budget and fiscal policies during a time of significant economic change.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Wright's legacy as a skilled politician and shrewd strategist has made him a subject of study for scholars and historians. His ability to navigate the complexities of congressional politics, despite the numerous controversies he faced, has left a lasting impression on American politics.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
ā Jim Wright
These words, spoken by Wright during his resignation from office, reflect his resilience and determination to serve the American people. His life and career continue to inspire reflection on the complexities of public service and the importance of accountability in leadership.
Quotes by Jim Wright
The crisis of our diminishing water resources is just as severe (if less obviously immediate) as any wartime crisis we have ever faced. Our survival is just as much at stake as it was at the time of Pearl Harbor, or the Argonne, or Gettysburg, or Saratoga.
Self-righteousness and presumptive moral judgments pose a great danger in the political arena. To become convinced of the divine infallibility of one's personal predilections on a secular political issue is to play God, to assume to oneself the attributes of deity. It cultivates an arrogant intolerance of dissenting viewpoints and relegates one's political adversaries to the category of evil per se.
The markets will be reassured that the company does not view this as the cyclical peak and the stock split and dividend show that they are doing a lot for shareholders.
For one thing, it's not hauling luggage on and off. On a cruise, the hotel room comes with you.
Once he hits that, all previous games he coached are counted. It's a long-term policy. Once you've surpassed the minimums, we don't presume to go in and edit specific games.
That's pulling the air from the outside. Having that system on, you are going to fill the house with smoke far faster.
Our concern is if the Santa Anas subside, this fire could turn into a topography-driven fire and race uphill into mountain communities. So we're really concentrating a lot of fire suppression efforts on the northern perimeter of this Old Fire to keep it down,
There's other ways of doing it other than having your own. It just depends what the state or governing body sets as an acceptable level.