Bobby Rush: “I support the four bills before us and I want to specifically and respectfully acknowledge Mr. Walberg of Michigan who…”

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

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

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.