Joni Ernst

We would rather have trade, not aid. So we hope that we do not have to see a second round.

So I am encouraged to hear that we are looking at Japan and the EU and others, but we have got to get them done, folks.

I do want to thank President Trump and Secretary Perdue for their commitment to America's farmers by providing some relief, but we have heard time and time again today trade, not aid.

Trade is something that we are very, very engaged in here in the U.S. Congress, and we want to make sure we are doing the right thing for our constituents.

President Trump again expressed support for removing the outdated regulatory barrier preventing the sale of E15 year-round.

The law does require 15 billion gallons.

The renewable fuels standard is critical to America's farmers.

The proposal by Senators Ernst, Rubio and Lee, as outlined by the Independent Women's Forum, is not real paid leave and wouldn't benefit my business or my employees.

It makes sense from a number of policy perspectives for other jurisdictions that are contemplating PFML legislation to also draft the legislation in a way that permits private insurer involvement and leverages the established private…

It is long overdue that Congress not just have a conversation on these matters, but get serious about a path forward.

The issue of paid leave is incredibly important. Millions of mothers, fathers, grandparents, and families across the country struggle with the realities of childbirth and infant care while also working hard to put food on the table and…

I have been made promises by the EPA, even in writing, only to have them reneged upon.

Like many Americans, I was shocked and horrified to hear of the crimes committed by Larry Nassar.

These types of failures are the reason I have worked with my colleagues in the Senate to put forth reforms.

The actions of this man, and the individuals and institutions that facilitated and protected his behavior, are reprehensible.

These types of failures are the reason I've worked with my colleagues in Congress on reforms to ensure sexual misconduct across society is reported, responded to, and taken seriously, and, ideally, prevented.

The actions of this man and the individuals and institutions that facilitated and protected his behavior are reprehensible.

My hope and desire is that the witnesses here today can help answer these outstanding questions.

We must take survivors' stories seriously and ensure they are heard.

First, we must take survivor stories seriously and ensure they are heard.

Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst is calling Pruitt, 'as swampy as you get' because of the laundry list of his alleged misuse of agency funds.

The President also offered up support for E15 year-round, which would address refiner concerns over RIN prices.

I do believe that he is trying to work his way around that.

The ag industry, extreme importance to us, and we are in uncertain times, truly.

I am tremendously pleased with that strategy. I regret to say I did not offer a contribution to it, but I am delighted with what they have put forth, and I think that should be our bible.