senator joni ernst reponds. "it is very unfortunate. everybody has a right to protest, but i don't believe it is helpful. i think we need to find ways to unifiy our country good commander and chief. "i think he intends to do everything he has outlined on man. i think he will extend his thoughts and best wishes to any assuring everyone -- congress works together on many issues -- regardless of party affiliation. "the credit for caring act i spoke to these folks about is an example of something we can do in a bi-partisan manner that means a lot to the people here in iowa." and when asked whether president- elect trump reached his staff... "not to me personally, no, and i have tried to tap any of that down. i am serving as the united states senator, and i love what i do. that's what i emphasized to mr. trump during the campaign. i hope to be a great advocate for him in she has no regrets turning down the opportunity to run as president-elect trump's running mate. telling me -- she loves what she does -- and who she serves. now back to you.