Bobby Rush: “Having robust and well-funded infrastructure is critical to my district as well as to the entire country.”

During the hearing, I asked what I thought was a straightforward question: what policies would our expert panel made up of commodity group witnesses recommend to rectify both the historic and current discrimination too often faced by…

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.

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.