Bobby Rush: “I really want to commend the IBEW Local 134 in my city and my state.”

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

I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.