Bobby Rush: “I certainly want to thank you and all the other very important people who have put together this hearing.”

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.

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.