Bobby Rush: “These protections may one day mean the difference in saving one's property, livelihood, or even life.”

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.

I am extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.

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

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