Joni Ernst actually said...

"I feel exactly the same way."

"many of the veterans have expressed a real connection to the land, and it is often very therapeutic, as well, working with animals or working in the soil."

"Many of our small communities do not have the taxing base to bring their systems up to standards."

"I thank you for that, and I have visited with a number of veterans, one in particular that returned to Iowa and is working in agriculture."