Bobby Rush: “I have been a Member of Congress for quite--for, as you have, for over 26 years, and this is my first time being a…”

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.

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

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 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.