Bobby Rush: “You are truncating the basic rights of the American promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

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 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.

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

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?