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MIKE TURNER:

I think what the Administration needs to do is come forward with a plan.

Right now, they have no coordinated plan. We have no stated goals and objectives.

The Administration has made inconsistent statements as to whether or not even they see ISIS as a threat to the West or the United States.

British Prime Minister Cameron has clearly stated ISIS is a threat to the West.

Washington, D.C.—This week, in response to the escalating border crisis, Congressman Michael Turner (R-OH) partnered with Crime Subcommittee Chairman and former Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), to introduce the UAC State Authority Act.

This legislation would give states the right to reject federal government proposals to establish housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (UAC) within their borders.

The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to notify a state governor prior to any transfer of UACs to his or her state.

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), was made aware that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have provided the Obama Administration with an urgent needs list for both lethal and non-lethal equipment.

In response, Congressman Turner called on the President of the United States to immediately brief Congress on the administration's response to the Ukrainian request and to indicate which specific items the U.S. does or does not plan to supply to Ukrainian forces and why:

Washington, DC—Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, and House Armed Services Committee Member Jim Bridenstine, along with sixteen House colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Moniz regarding the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) FY15 proposal to provide the Russian Federation with the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES).

Washington, DC—On Sunday March 16, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), released the following statement in response to the seizure of a natural gas terminal near the Crimean border by Russian forces:

"Putin's seizure of this terminal on the eve of the secession referendum in Crimea sent an international message of defiance.

This act further entrenches what we have known for weeks: Russia is an aggressor state and the reset policies employed by the Obama Administration were sorely misguided.

Washington, DC –Today, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), partnered with the House Energy and Commerce Committee to introduce the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act.

The recent events in Ukraine have highlighted Europe's vulnerability toward Russian gas exports. Reaching these markets with U.S. natural gas will increase U.S. production, jobs, and grow our economy.

Rep. Mike Turner Statement on Russian Military Action in Ukraine

Washington, D.C – Today, Representative Mike Turner (OH-10) made the following statement about the Russian military action in Ukraine:

"As the President has sought secret deals with Russia, abandoned portions of our missile defense system, reduced our nuclear weapons capabilities and significantly cut our military through his sequester, Russia, China, Iran and North Korea see a weak United States.

This is a very dangerous message to send to the world and especially to Russia, who seeks to regain lost territories from the former Soviet Union.

Congressman Mike Turner has submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers regiment and the leadership of Colonel Charles Young. Col. Young was a highly respected member of the U.S. military and a resident of Southwest Ohio. Turner's statement comes in support of the House approving H.R. 520, the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act yesterday.