Bobby Rush: “Mr. Rush. Mr. Chairman, it's still the best district in the Nation.”

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

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.

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?

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