National Defense and Security
Our military men and women bravely risk their lives to defend the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy as Americans.
We have a duty to help our servicemen and women have the protection, the resources, and the certainty required to successfully protect our country and keep our families safe. That is why Congressman Turner continues to lead the charge against irresponsible and devastating cuts to our nation's military funding that could seriously jeopardize our national security.
As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Turner has been a lead advocate for securing proper funding for the U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is vital to our national security as Russia and China increase their nuclear stockpiles. In addition, Congressman Turner has spoken out about Russia and China's aggressive pursuits in Space. He is helping lead efforts to ensure America remains the leader in outer space, and that Ohio stays at the forefront of opportunities to grow the U.S. space and defense program.
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Congressman Mike Turner, former NATO Parliamentary Assembly President, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, and member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to support Montenegro's accession to NATO.
Congressman Turner released the following statement:
Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, recently gathered over 100 of his colleagues' signatures calling on Speaker Paul Ryan to bring the repeal of sequestration to a vote:
"Last night President Trump said he will be sending Congress a budget that 'eliminates the defense sequester.' Over 100 of my colleagues and I are asking Speaker Ryan to bring a repeal of sequestration to the House floor for a vote. We must end these harmful and senseless budget tactics."
The letter Congressman Turner is circulating amongst his colleagues includes the following excerpt:
Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, recently gathered over 100 of his colleagues' signatures calling on Speaker Paul Ryan to bring the repeal of sequestration to a vote:
"Last night President Trump said he will be sending Congress a budget that 'eliminates the defense sequester.' Over 100 of my colleagues and I are asking Speaker Ryan to bring a repeal of sequestration to the House floor for a vote. We must end these harmful and senseless budget tactics."
The letter Congressman Turner is circulating amongst his colleagues includes the following excerpt:
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Congressman Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following remarks as prepared at the hearing titled "U.S. Ground Force Capability and Modernization Challenges in Eastern Europe."
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress:
"Tonight President Trump laid out how he'll turn his campaign promises into policy. While I did not approve of President Trump's proposed budget, I do agree with much of what he laid out this evening. Congress and the White House have an opportunity to make some big changes, including tax reform, health care reform, and obviously rebuilding our military. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to implement President Trump's agenda."
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Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced plans to offer a $603 billion budget for defense, well below the needed $640 billion:
"The new administration claiming a 10% increase that's really a 3% increase is fake budgeting.
Congressman Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared at the hearing titled "Military Services 5th Generation Tactical Aircraft Challenges and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Update."
"This is a timely hearing and is complementary to last week's full committee hearing on the "State of the Military." Last week the committee heard testimony from each of the military services' Vice Chiefs of Staff that the force is strained, and that the Services have to do more with less.
Congressman Turner released the following statement after President Trump met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.
"I remain committed to supporting Israel and I am pleased to see this relationship continue with the new administration. It is my hope that throughout this new administration, our relationship with Israel strengthens as we work together in the fight against terror."
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Congressman Turner released the following statement after the Department of Defense announced an agreement between the Department of Defense and the prime contractor Lockheed Martin that will result in reduced costs in the next contract for the procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft:
"This is a good deal for the Department of Defense, our foreign partners, for Lockheed and for the US taxpayer. I commend the President's efforts and willingness to create the necessary conditions so that the Pentagon could successfully negotiate lower unit costs. This is a refreshing change from what we've experienced over the past eight years in the Obama Administration.
Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee, released the following statement after Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated he has directed reviews of the F-35 fighter.
"I look forward to working with Secretary Mattis to make F-35s as cost efficient as possible while ensuring the safety of our warfighters. The capabilities provided by Fifth Generation Fighters are critical to our national security strategy as Russia and China work to expand their aircraft capabilities. Given the current threat environment, it is imperative that the U.S. continue to invest in both the F-18 and F-35 programs."