Joni Ernst actually said...

"So I think that is a disparity that we need to take a look at and reward those that want to stay and take on greater levels of responsibility."

"Our current pay structure provides no financial incentive for our senior enlisted members to lead at the highest levels outside of the Joint Staff."

"I appreciate that. And what we would like to see, of course, is a much more efficient process going through that and hopefully, then, less costly, as well, to do those projects."

"Well, this is a great discussion, so thank you to the panelists for being here today, I appreciate it."