DES MOINES, Iowa -- Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann released the following statement praising Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Republicans for working with President Trump to deny harmful biofuel waivers:

“President Trump himself has called Senator Ernst a ‘relentless’ fighter for ethanol, and that has once again proved true. By working closely with the president and his administration, Sens. Ernst and Grassley, Gov. Reynolds, and Secretary Naig just delivered another big win for Iowa corn growers and biofuel producers. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the devastating derecho, have made this a difficult year for our farmers, but they can rest-assured knowing they have an ally in the White House and Republican leaders who stand firm in their commitment to supporting our ethanol industry.”

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