Bobby Rush: “I respectfully decline the time the gentleman was gracious to give. I really want my own time on the bill. The Acting…”

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.

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.