Bobby Rush: “I want to associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from Michigan, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

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

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

As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.