Joni Ernst actually said...

"I have made this clear to this administration. I made it clear to the last administration as well."

"We see they are engaged in a very aggressive misinformation campaign, basically peddling the story that the United States is not a reliable partner in Latin America."

"I think everything should be on the table at this point in reassuring and assisting our allies, our friends in the Balkans."

"I also agree with your remarks about our failing acquisition system. As you say, taking 10 years to develop a weapons system will leave us behind our adversaries."