Bobby Rush: “I have introduced, as you have heard, H.R. 1114, legislation to require the Surgeon General... to submit an annual…”

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

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

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 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.