Bobby Rush: “That is why I, along with Ranking Member Upton and other esteemed colleagues, have introduced bipartisan legislation to…”

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.

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

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

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