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Congressman Turner released the following statement after the New York Times Sunday Crossword puzzle featured the National Aviation Hall of Fame's (NAHF) host city: Dayton, Ohio as the answer for puzzle question number 99 down...in case the President and Chairman of the Board of the NAHF need a reminder.

"I will continue to fight to keep the NAHF in Dayton, Ohio and this weekend's New York Times Crossword puzzle was a national reminder of how important this Congressionally Chartered organization is to our community. I look forward to hearing from the Blue Ribbon Panel and receiving their recommendation on how we can keep the NAHF viable for future generations."

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Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced plans to offer a $603 billion budget for defense, well below the needed $640 billion:

"The new administration claiming a 10% increase that's really a 3% increase is fake budgeting.

Congressman Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared at the hearing titled "Military Services 5th Generation Tactical Aircraft Challenges and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Update."

"This is a timely hearing and is complementary to last week's full committee hearing on the "State of the Military." Last week the committee heard testimony from each of the military services' Vice Chiefs of Staff that the force is strained, and that the Services have to do more with less.

Congressman Turner released the following statement after the Dayton Daily News reported the NAHF has considered leaving Dayton, Ohio.

Yesterday, NAHF President Michael J. Quiello said in an interview that the NAHF could, "vote to pick up the Hall of Fame and move it to some other city that's welcoming to us," according to the Dayton Daily News.

Congressman Turner released the following statement after President Trump met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.

"I remain committed to supporting Israel and I am pleased to see this relationship continue with the new administration. It is my hope that throughout this new administration, our relationship with Israel strengthens as we work together in the fight against terror."

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Congressman Turner sent a letter to Bill Harris, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the NAHF, addressing an additional letter brought to Congressman Turner's attention detailing the NAHF's breach of contract.

Congressman Turner's letter states:

Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending the NAHF Chairman of the Board of Trustees Bill Harris a letter detailing the importance of the Blue Ribbon Panel and why this investigation will continue with the goal of developing a long term financial plan for the Congressionally Chartered organization.

Attached is the letter Congressman Turner received from the National Aviation Hall of Fame along with the letter Congressman Turner sent in response.

"I am confident the Blue Ribbon Panel will be able to create a viable future for the NAHF."

Below is an excerpt of Congressman Turner's letter to the NAHF:

Congressman Mike Turner reintroduced The TREAT Act, The Reforming and Expanding Access to Treatment Act. The reintroduction of the bipartisan legislation followed Congressman Turner's meeting with Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. This legislation will increase flexibility in how existing federal funding can be used to combat the opioid epidemic.