Bobby Rush: “We have talked about the violence of segregation, the violence of disinvestment in their communities...”

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

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

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

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