Bobby Rush: “I would argue that the facts would indicate that those industries actually have been not hampered but aided and helped.”

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

I am continually concerned about the impact of any new costs on our nation's farmers and, specifically, the energy costs as it relates to minority farmers and consumers.