Bobby Rush: “Today's hearing is an extension of the subcommittee's series focused on expanding our Nation's clean energy economy.”

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

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

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 am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.