WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following news release:
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are introducing a resolution to recognize the 15-year partnership between the Iowa National Guard (IANG) and the Republic of Kosovo, highlighting its contributions to advancing peace, democracy, stability and mutual understanding.
As Russia, China and Iran seek to weaken Western institutions and undermine Euro-Atlantic integration, the IANG-Kosovo partnership helps provide stability to the eastern European region. Last week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited IANG Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston to highlight the partnership's benefits and recognize Iowa's longstanding r...