Bobby Rush: “It has really been refreshing to hear your testimony this morning.”

During the hearing, I asked what I thought was a straightforward question: what policies would our expert panel made up of commodity group witnesses recommend to rectify both the historic and current discrimination too often faced by…

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

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

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