Bobby Rush: “But for me, the concerns are regarding the lack of access for minorities and women when it comes to jobs and contracts.”

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

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.

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