Bobby Rush: “It is not my intention, nor has it ever been, to engage in any kind of false dichotomy between poor people who reside in…”

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

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.

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