James Claude Wright, Jr. (born December 22, 1922), usually known as Jim Wright, is a former Democratic U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989. Wright resigned from the House in 1989 because of a scandal.
Read more about Jim Wright: Early Life, Career in Congress, Speaker of The House, Aide Controversy, Ethics Investigation and Resignation, Life After Congress
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