Ernst: “...we can’t hear those peaceful protestors’ voices over the sound of shattering glass..."

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today said her “heart hurts” following the murder of George Floyd and recent events across the country. Ernst also called on folks to come together and lift up their communities, resolve differences, and ensure justice is served. In addition, Ernst highlighted a number of issues the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light and that she continues to work on, like securing our food supply chain, increasing access to rural broadband, and decreasing the United States’ dependency on China.