I can assure you, Mr. Chairman, that most of the farmers across this Nation will disagree with that position as we have witnessed the worst year of record temperatures, drought and crop loss in modern American history.
Rush argues that farmers recognize climate change's impact, contradicting Republican denial.
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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.
What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers?
The health of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and Mississippi Rivers, and the broader Great Lakes are absolutely vital not just to the city of Chicago, but to the entire nation.
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