“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJune 18, 2026
As we continue striving to fulfill our founders’ promise of a more perfect union, I have no doubt America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs will continue leading the way.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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Remarks at a Senate hearing on small businesses

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