Bobby Rush: “I must also note, Mr. Chairman, that we are holding this hearing in the midst of National Clean Energy Week.”

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

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…

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