Bobby Rush: “Transparency is really the key word. The American people, the people around the world are looking for transparency.”

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.

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

I am extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.