Joni Ernst actually said...

"I have often thought that it should be one of their peers rather than like the old lady of the battalion standing in front of them and lecturing them."

"Today I am introducing a bill with Senator Gillibrand that would require each branch of the military to educate servicemembers on sexual assault prevention before they actually leave for boot camp."

"I think there could be some potential savings if we are looking at systems that could be modified, taken off the shelf and used for our soldiers."

"Absolutely. I would agree wholeheartedly."