"I misspoke in hearing the question for the first time and want to make clear I didn't enter into this Senate race because of the salary. I'm running for public office because I want to serve the families of Iowa and know that I have done something for them, our great state and our country. I've said that I've always believed someone should be paid for the work they do, so what troubles me the most is that Congress continues to receive their paychecks year in and year out even though they fail to pass a budget. This shouldn't happen and when I'm in the Senate I'd work to make sure no one receives a paycheck if they can't pass a yearly budget."

