Bobby Rush: “The legislation before us streamlining natural gas pipelines appears to suffer and to offer a solution in search of a…”

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

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.

As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.

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