Bobby Rush: “But, Mr. Chairman, the nature and the subject of this hearing I want to be real clear is not climate change; it is…”

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

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.

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.