Bobby Rush: “I am going to offer you an opportunity, either verbally on the record now, to address the charges or you--in writing in…”

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

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?

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.