Bobby Rush: “I do not want to see FERC stand in the way of that progress.”

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.

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