Joni Ernst actually said...

"This is one of the most important Committees, I feel, to making sure that we honor our commitments to the men and women that have served in our Nation's military."

"I want to specifically thank my lead Democratic sponsor, Senator Hirono, for her help with this legislation, which is designed to improve the access and quality of care we provide our veterans."

"I did lead a number of my colleagues in a letter regarding our concern for Russia's activities near some of our underwater cables."

"I think we have a lot of, as I said, talent and abilities that could be better utilized on or with an active duty force."