Bobby Rush: “The opportunity to create similar companies started by people of color, by women, by our country's veterans would be…”

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

As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.

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 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.