Bobby Rush: “It is our duty to ensure that we conduct outreach to African Americans, to Latinos, to Asians, those who are more likely…”

During the hearing, I asked what I thought was a straightforward question: what policies would our expert panel made up of commodity group witnesses recommend to rectify both the historic and current discrimination too often faced by…

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 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.