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 (OH-10) released the following statement following reports that President Obama plans to announce that he would designate the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Xenia, OH. Turner joined the House in January of 2012 in approving H.R. 1022, the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act. The legislation directed the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks. African-American troops, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement on the Air Force's draft proposal to implement sequestration cuts:
Congressman Mike Turner joined with Congressman Frank LoBiondo, fellow members of the Unmanned Systems Caucus and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leadership to discuss the timeline on FAA selection of six Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) test sites. The site selection process was established by language which Turner and fellow lawmakers included in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Moreover, Turner also included language in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which promotes collaboration among government agencies on UAS.
Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following statement as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) successfully launched a long-range missile:
"This successful missile launch by North Korea demonstrates its commitment to developing weapons of mass destruction to threaten the United States and its allies. More concerning is that the Kim regime illegally continues to develop nuclear weapons. Together, these behaviors should serve as a warning to both the Administration, and the international community, that a renewed effort must be undertaken to halt these destabilizing ambitions.
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) released the following video which highlights debate in the House regarding President Obama's secret deal with the Russian Federation over our nation's missile defense system. On March 26th, the President was caught stating to then-President Dmitry Medvedev that "This is my last election," meaning the one coming in just a few months, after which he would have more "flexibility" surrounding our missile defense system which is opposed by the Russians. Following those comments, Turner .wrote to the President asking just what he meant.
Congressman Mike Turner has written to President Barack Obama calling on him to follow through on the promises that he made to the Senate during the ratification of the New START Treaty in 2010. Without the modernization program and the President's promises to fund and implement it, concerns in the Senate about the treaty would have prevented it from being modified.
"For the first time, the U.S. has signed a treaty that required it to undertake unilateral reductions…there is a growing concern, including by your former Secretary of Defense, about the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the U.S. nuclear deterrent…," writes Turner.
Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record in support of language establishing six Unmanned Aerial Systems testing sites included in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill. The legislation includes language authored by Turner, who worked with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to see it included in the original House bill.