"I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning."
"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 think that they have been too often overlooked."
"We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation."
"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this hearing."
"I really appreciate your continued commitment to working with me and the other Members of this Committee."
"There is too much potential agriculturally in my City of Chicago."
"I have been proud to champion electric vehicle infrastructure modeling, and specifically infrastructure for urban and rural underserved areas."
"Water resources are the lifeblood of the city of Chicago and the 1st Congressional District of Illinois."
"I urge you to make sure that the bill your Committee develops adequately protects and fosters the resources my community depends upon."
"The health of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and Mississippi Rivers, and the broader Great Lakes are absolutely vital not just to the city of Chicago, but to the entire nation."
"Like my colleagues, I am also a strong advocate for a comprehensive Federal policy legislation."