My bill, the Blue and Green Collar Jobs Acts, would accomplish that, but this subcommittee can still gain much-needed insight from our witnesses today on how Congress can make this transition more equitable and more just.
Rush advocates for equitable transition in clean energy through his proposed bill.
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I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.
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.
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.
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