Bobby Rush: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and hello to our witnesses.”

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

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

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, for this outstanding hearing this morning.