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Congressman Turner released the following statement after reports confirm over eighteen people were killed in multiple attacks in Paris, France.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Tonight's attacks in Paris are appalling and we will continue to monitor the situation as we learn more information. We stand by our allies."
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Congressman Turner released the following statement to announce that he will represent Dayton, Ohio during the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia as part of bipartisan delegation.
"I am honored to represent Dayton on this historic day. Twenty-years ago, Dayton helped to change the course of history and I believe we must continue our commitment to peace. I have asked Secretary Kerry to take action to address the political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina by calling for a Dayton Peace Accords II to address the challenges the region continues to face."
Congressman Michael R. Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement after sending a letter to House leaders advocating full funding support for national defense base requirements in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016.
Congressman Michael R. Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement after President Obama vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016.
"The President's decision to veto the NDAA, a bipartisan bill that provides authorizations for the same amount of defense funds he requested is both unprecedented and reprehensible. This action comes a week after the president announced the extension of our mission in Afghanistan, and just hours after one of our brave servicemen was killed while rescuing hostages being prepared for execution by ISIS in Iraq.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) continued their fight for Delphi salaried retirees by urging Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen to quickly implement the Health Coverage Tax Credit's (HCTC) Advance Payment Program. This program is vital for Delphi salaried retirees facing health-related expenses.
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Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to the president denouncing Mayor Whaley's request for Dayton to welcome Syrian refugees.
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Congressman Turner released the following video message to honor and remember those we lost on September 11, 2001.
"We all remember where we were the fateful morning of September 11, 2001. We were heading into work, getting the kids off to school or watching the news. On that day, I served as Mayor of Dayton and worked with our first responders as the morning unfolded.
Congressman Turner released the following statement after the House voted on a series of measures on the nuclear deal with Iran.
Congressman Turner released the following statement after Secretary of State John Kerry addressed the Iran Nuclear Deal.
"Secretary Kerry negotiated a deal with Iran based on what they would give us, not what we need as a secure global community. If we look to Iran's history and recent actions, we should have no reason to trust that this deal is in the best interest for regional stability or our own national security. Instead, we have a bad deal with less sanctions and restrictions. Under this agreement, Iran will remain a major threat to the United States and our allies."
Congressman Turner released the following statement after the Senate has procured enough votes to secure the Iran nuclear deal.
"Today, the President is celebrating that he has secured less than 35% of the Senate to support the nuclear deal with Iran. This deal is supported by a partisan minority in Congress, while a bipartisan majority of Congress loudly disapproves and I urge the President to abandon this deal."