Bobby Rush: “I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge Representative Speier and Representative Rehberg, both of whom I know have a…”

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

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

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.