Bobby Rush: “I want to thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this historic hearing.”

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

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

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 certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.