Bobby Rush: “I think that these are issues that we just can't ignore and these are issues that are front and center.”

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.

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.