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The Department of Homeland Security observed an increase in irregular migrant flows to the Southwest Border.

Doing nothing is simply not satisfactory.

Could still result in significant tax burdens on family farming operations.

We are seeking your support in reauthorizing this vital and essential educational program.

The 1890s are poised to be players in addressing these issues associated with climate change.

I just want to say thank you, we move forward. Nothing is easy. We have a challenge to move ahead...

And now we must go forward and establish this 1890s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program permanently...

We urge you to use this moment, this opportunity, to invest in our 1890 universities, to invest in the future of our communities, and to invest in the people we serve.

I want to thank Congressman David Scott, whose vision was to establish scholarships for 1890s for students wanting to pursue Baccalaureate degrees in Food and Agricultural Sciences.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new farmer relief program announced by Secretary Vilsack will make a significant difference in keeping Black-owned farms operational and eventually fiscally strong.

I firmly believe that our institutions, our 1890 institutions, provide some of the best bang for the buck for the Federal dollar.

I want to thank you for the investments to the 1890s in the 2018 Farm Bill and in the American Recovery Plan.

I want to thank all of you for the investments to the 1890s in the 2018 Farm Bill and in the American Recovery Act.

The fundamental purpose of this hearing is to hear from our African American college presidents on the work that we are doing in Congress.

Without these 1890 land-grant colleges and universities, it is very doubtful that we, as African American Members of Congress, would be here.

I am so thankful for that, for I am a graduate of one of those 1890s, Florida A&M University, my beloved FAMU, home of the Rattlers.

I am so proud, and I am so thankful, for God blessing me with this opportunity to make history as the first African American Congressmember to chair this extraordinary Committee.

Everything I do in Congress is to give the people of Georgia's Fifth District a seat at the table.