Joni Ernst actually said...

"I think it's great that we have that discussion."

"I do think there's a lot of talent out there and a lot of weight upon the shoulders of some of our senior enlisted members."

"Hopefully that cook would be making more if I'm eating that food."

"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."