Bobby Rush: “It is absolutely essential that we pass policies to protect to protect them.”

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.

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

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.