“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.”
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On the recordJune 17, 2026
I’m proud to have advanced these priorities and will keep fighting to ensure our military is ready to deter and defeat any threat.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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Commitment to military readiness

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