Bobby Rush: “So in your opinion then this process is going to come to an end, and it hasn't been the fault of the EPA. This has been…”

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

During the hearing, I asked what I thought was a straightforward question: what policies would our expert panel made up of commodity group witnesses recommend to rectify both the historic and current discrimination too often faced by…

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

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.