National Defense and Security

Congressman Turner released the following statement after FBI Director James Comey announced that the FBI has concluded its investigation of Hillary Clinton's mishandling of classified emails:

"I believe it is in the best interest of the country that the independent counsel statute is reauthorized to review the findings of the FBI's investigation into Secretary Clinton's mishandling of classified information, and to make an independent and impartial decision about whether to prosecute the former Secretary for potential criminal activity.

Today, President Barack Obama proposed increased military cooperation with Russia in Syria. The President has proposed that the US would provide Russia with military resources and intelligence in Syria. In exchange, the President has asked Russia to pressure President Bashar Al-Assad to cease attacks against moderate opposition groups. Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement:

Congressman Turner released the following statement urging Secretary of State John Kerry to denounce his recent nomination of Ms. Rose Gottemoeller for the position of NATO Deputy Secretary General after Senator Tom Cotton, Senator Jim Risch and Senator Marco Rubio echoed Congressman Turner's concern.

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Congressman Turner joined House Republicans this morning to proudly announce the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2017:

"The National Defense Authorization Act is about supporting our men and women in uniform and ensuring that we return our armed forces to a state of readiness."

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"As our nation continues to address some of the most dangerous threats we've faced both at home and abroad, we must ensure our military can meet those threats head on. The FY2017 NDAA provides our men and women in uniform with the resources needed to support and defend our country.

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Centerville High School graduate, Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, to be Secretary of the Army.

"I would like to congratulate Eric Fanning of Centerville, Ohio on becoming Secretary of the Army. His dedication and service to our country is honorable. He has shown true leadership and our community can be proud to have him serving our nation. I look forward to working with him in the near future."

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Congressman Turner released the following statement regarding his recent vote to prohibit unaccompanied alien children from being housed at military bases:

"Security throughout the City of Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is critically important. It is irresponsible and dangerous to allow unaccompanied illegal alien children to be housed at our military installations. This is an issue of safety and security for our service members, our community, and the children themselves. Additionally, the base is not equipped for such a mission especially, while our military is struggling to meet our national security demands."

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee marked up the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"The FY2017 NDAA provides our men and women in uniform with the resources needed to keep Americans safe at home and abroad. As our nation continues to address some of the most complex security challenges in recent history, we must ensure our military can meet those threats head on.