WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address:
"After my first State of the Union, I was honored to deliver the Republican response. That evening eleven years ago, I focused on priorities for the new Senate Republican majority, including affordability, security, and getting Washington to work for the people. But ultimately, I told my story of growing up in Iowa and how an ordinary Iowan like me was given an extraordinary opportunity to serve.
"Tonight, President Trump shared how he is delivering on those priorities and creating a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America, so more 'ord...