Joni Ernst

As a soldier and combat veteran, I believe American military forces should only be used in the defense and furtherance of our…

— Joni Ernst

In the U.S. Senate, in the short term we need to reduce the tax burden on hard working individuals, families, and small…

— Joni Ernst

What's right for New York or California, is not necessarily right for Iowa.

— Joni Ernst

It will take hard work, but doing nothing on Social Security, for example, simply makes sure the system will go broke. It's…

— Joni Ernst

We need to balance the budget and force Washington to stop spending more than it takes in.

— Joni Ernst

You don't need to come from wealth or privilege to make a difference.

— Joni Ernst

I do believe in the right to carry, and I believe in the right to defend myself and my family -- whether…

— Joni Ernst

I grew up working for the minimum wage at Hardee's and knows first hand how important the minimum wage is. I support…

— Joni Ernst

We need to repeal and replace Obamacare. It is the largest tax in U.S. history, has proven to be a job-killer, and…

— Joni Ernst

I don’t know the science behind climate change.

— Joni Ernst

We need to preserve programs like Social Security and Medicare for our seniors of today and tomorrow. But we need to strengthen…

— Joni Ernst

You just need the freedom to dream big and a whole lot of hard work.

— Joni Ernst

In the Iowa senate, I helped pass the largest tax cut in state history - returning over four billion dollars in savings…

— Joni Ernst

I have not seen proven proof that [climate change] is entirely man-made.

— Joni Ernst

I worked the morning biscuit line at Hardee's.

— Joni Ernst

I do have reason to believe there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

— Joni Ernst

As a veteran, I believe we have a responsibility to take care of all our men and women who have served -…

— Joni Ernst

I grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm, so when I come to Washington, I'll know how to cut pork.

— Joni Ernst

Healthcare costs are rising due to Obamacare.

— Joni Ernst

Iowans are feeling the pinch of a big federal government, and elected officials like Bruce Braley keep championing the over reaching bureaucracy.…

— Joni Ernst

I have a beautiful little Smith & Wesson, 9 millimeter, and it goes with me virtually everywhere.

— Joni Ernst

Over the longer term, we need to work toward a pro-growth tax code that is fairer and simpler than what we have…

— Joni Ernst

Let’s shut down the EPA. The state knows best how to protect resources.

— Joni Ernst

When we do go to combat, it should be with a defined mission and a plan for withdrawal.

— Joni Ernst

Healthcare should be about market driven solutions, not government mandates.

— Joni Ernst