Bobby Rush: “As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.”

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

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

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.