Jul 12, 2017
I firmly believed in TPP as far as our agricultural commodity products, and getting those into those countries that we believe could be very good trade partners for us.
Joni Ernst
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Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Iowa since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. Ernst has focused on issues such as agriculture, rural development, and veterans' affairs throughout her tenure. She has been an advocate for bipartisan efforts to address the needs of rural communities and has emphasized the importance of legislation that supports farmers and agricultural interests in Iowa.
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Jul 9, 2017
The issue is that there were so many different ideas, even within our own Republican conference that trying to bring those ideas together has been difficult and I remain optimistic that we will find a way forward.
Jul 9, 2017
Well, I would say that a lot of folks, and I think Shelby County as well, elected Trump into office. And he is our president.
Jul 9, 2017
An all-out repeal of Obamacare takes 60 votes. We obviously don't have 60 votes.
Jun 28, 2017
Never in my 30-plus years of farming did I feel the government was going to be a threat to me and my young son's farm operation.
Jun 21, 2017
Mr. President, no choice and a proposed 43-percent increase in premiums--that is what ObamaCare and its harmful impact will bring to Iowa in 2018. This year, it brought premium increases up to 42 percent. Last year, it brought increases up…
May 22, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that if the Branstad nomination is confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING…
May 22, 2017
Mr. President, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support Iowa Governor Terry Branstad's nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. The position of U.S. Ambassador to China is one of the most important…
May 18, 2017
Mr. President, I have 7 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…
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