On October 21, Rep. Turner delivered the keynote speech during a Hudson Institute conference on the U.S. Strategic Posture.
Congressman Turner on WHIO Mike Turner updates WHIO radio listeners on the U.S. missile defense shield in Poland and recent developments in Afghanistan.
Congressman Turner on WHIO On Wednesday, October 7, Rep. Turner updated WHIO radio’s morning news listeners on the latest developments in Afghanistan and efforts to protect America’s missile defense system.
Rep. Turner appears on MSNBCs Hardball with Chris Matthews opposing the Obama Administrations decision to abandon the planned European-based missile defense system.
On September 21, Congressman Turner addressed the 2009 Multinational Ballistic Missile Defense Conference in support of an effective North American and European-based missile defense system.
Rep. Turner's appearance on "This Week in Defense News" discussing the Obama Administration's plan to shelve the European Ballistic Missile Defense shield.
On Friday, September 25, 2009, Rep. Turner hosted the Republican hour on the House floor focusing on missile defense. This video features his opening and closing remarks.
Rep. Turner appears on CSPAN's "Newsmakers" opposing the Obama Administration's decision to abandon the planned European-based missile defense system.
Congressman Turner on WLW Radio talk show host Bill Cunningham interviews Rep. Turner on the Obama Administration’s plan to abandon the European Ballistic Missile Defense system.
Congressman Turner on WBZI radio’s Bucks Braun Morning Show On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Congressman Mike Turner discussed a wide range of issues on the Bucks Braun program including the Obama Administration abandoning the European missile defense system.
President Leaves America Vulnerable to Iranian ICBM Attack President Obama’s decision to scrap a long-planned European-based missile defense shield was not only met with concern among our European allies, but more importantly, has sounded alarms here at home where the president’s action would leave the nation vulnerable to Iranian long-range missile attack.
Opening Remarks at 2009 Multinational Ballistic Missile Defense Conference The focus of my remarks this morning is to provide a congressional perspective on missile defense; my reactions to recent missile defense decisions by the Obama Administration, including its announcement to scrap plans to deploy missile defense assets in Poland and the Czech Republic; and the implications of such decisions.
Mike Turner’s Statement on the Obama Administration’s Proposal to Abandon European Missile Defense System Mike Turner, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee which has jurisdiction over our nation’s nuclear arsenal and missile defense systems, issued the following statement responding to the Obama Administration’s proposal to shelve the European ballistic missile defense system planned for deployment in Poland and the Czech Republic:
Rep. Turner Calls for Declassification of Report on European Ballistic Missile Defense System U.S. Representative Michael R. Turner today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates requesting that a July 2008 report on the cost effectiveness of the planned European missile defense system be declassified. Since the Obama Administration’s decision to cancel the proposed system based on cost effectiveness is contrary to the recommendations of this report, Rep. Turner believes it is essential that the report be declassified for a robust debate on how best to deploy a missile defense system to protect the U.S. and its allies.
Turner Seeks to Strengthen American-European Security This year marks the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Founded in 1949 to provide for the collective security of the free nations of Europe, as well as the U.S. and Canada, the alliance helped keep the peace during the Cold War. Some 20 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, NATO’s role as a stabilizing force is still necessary and should not be marginalized as the White House searches for new ways to court Moscow.
Missile Defense More Important Than Ever Two weeks ago, America received a loud wake-up call from a rogue nation intent upon achieving a nuclear weapons capability. The timing of this event could not be more significant. This week the U.S. House begins drafting the new defense budget, and will consider whether or not to incorporate the Obama Administration’s request for deep cuts in missile defense capabilities that protect the U.S. homeland.
Turner Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Rep. Michael Turner, the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today released the following prepared remarks for House consideration of H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010:
