Bobby Rush: “Don't you think that it is within the power of the Members of Congress to ensure that your experience is not realized”

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

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

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

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