Bobby Rush: “People don't have heat. People haven't had heat for days.”

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

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.

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.