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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STATE OF THE UNION: Turner Welcomes his Guest: Speaker of the Ohio House, Cliff Rosenberger
January 20, 2015
Press Release

Turner Welcomes his Guest: Speaker of the Ohio House, Cliff Rosenberger

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Question: What do you hope to hear from the President tonight?

Issues: Deficit Reduction and Fiscal Responsibility Jobs and the Economy National Defense and Security Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Defense News: Intel Seat Gives Turner Even More Influence
January 16, 2015
Press Release

Intel Seat Gives Turner Even More Influence

By: John Bennett

January 15, 2015

Defense News

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Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner Statement on 'State of the Air Force'
January 15, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Following today's State of the Air Force address from Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement:

"Reversing the harmful and devastating effects of sequestration remains my top priority in Congress.

Issues: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base National Defense and Security
Turner Chosen to Serve on House Intelligence Committee
January 14, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Today, Speaker Boehner announced that Congressman Mike Turner was chosen to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) for the 114th Congress.

With this appointment, Congressman Turner is one of only two members of Congress to serve as both a House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman and a member of the HPSCI. For the 114th Congress, Congressman Turner was also chosen to serve as the Chairman for the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee.

Issues: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base National Defense and Security
Turner Continues Bipartisan Effort to Increase U.S. Exports of LNG
January 13, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Today, Congressman Mike Turner continued his bipartisan effort to increase U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

A leader on this issue for several years, Congressman Turner reintroduced his bipartisan legislation, the American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act, that would streamline the Department of Energy's regulatory process to export U.S. natural gas to World Trade Organization (WTO) countries.

Issues: Energy Jobs and the Economy National Defense and Security
Turner on Fox News: The President Needs to Take the Lead
January 11, 2015
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Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner Condemns Terrorist Attack in Paris
January 7, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Following reports that twelve people were killed in a terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, Congressman Mike Turner, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement:

"Today's terrorist attack on the offices of the Charlie Hebdo magazine was an appalling act of barbarity and an assault on the values our Alliance stands for," said Turner.

"The slaughter of journalists and the law enforcement officers trying to protect them is an outrage, and I utterly condemn the perpetrators of this carnage.

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner Successfully Delivers for Southwest Ohio in 2014
December 31, 2014
Press Release

Dayton, OH: In 2014, Congressman Mike Turner successfully delivered for southwest Ohio and the people of the 10th Congressional District. "This year in Congress, I was honored to fight to protect our families, our jobs, and our futures," said Turner.

In the 113th Congress, Congressman Turner served as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and as a senior member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Issues: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base National Defense and Security Jobs and the Economy
Turner: We Must Ensure a Robust Ballistic Missile Defense Capability in Europe
December 17, 2014
Press Release

Washington, DC: Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly released the following statement regarding the inclusion of $20 million in the recently passed Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for the acceleration of a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) site in Poland.

Under the Administration's European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) the United States' is carrying out a multi-phase program to construct a missile defense capability in Eastern Europe designed to defend against ballistic missiles threats emanating from countries such as Iran.

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner Continues Fight for Southwest Ohio, Wright-Patt in FY2015 NDAA
December 5, 2014
Press Release

Washington, DC— Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, authored and successfully included important provisions for Southwest Ohio and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the final, bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act of 2015. This legislation was successfully passed by the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support this afternoon. The Senate is expected to take up the legislation next week.

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