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Congressman Michael Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations Congressman Tom Graves requesting that language be included in the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.

The Library of Congress announced on March 22, 2016 its decision to unilaterally revise its subject heading "Aliens" and eliminate its subject heading "Illegal Aliens."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski to express his concern with the recently reported actions of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) personnel removing a Bible from the POW/MIA display at Wright-Patterson Medical Center.

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Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending Chief Executive Officer & Medical Center Director Glenn A. Costie, a letter of congratulations after the Dayton VA was chosen to house the Veterans Affairs (VA) National Archives.

Rep. Turner, Sen. Portman and Sen. Brown released the following joint statement on the announcement that the Dayton Veterans Affairs campus will become the home of the Veterans Affairs National Archives.

"We are proud to announce that Dayton has been selected for this honor. Ohio is home to nearly one million veterans and world class VA facilities. The region boasts a long-standing commitment to our nation's veterans and a proud military tradition, making Dayton the ideal location for the VA National Archives. "

Congressman Turner released the following statement after Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald announced the Dayton VA could become the home of the VA's national archives.

"The region's long-standing commitment to our nation's veterans and its history of military innovation makes Dayton an excellent location for Veterans Affairs National Archives. This has been a longstanding goal of mine for our community and I am proud of the work we have done to secure this honor."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after Wright-Patterson Air Force Base announced Col. Bradley W. McDonald will become the new base commander following Col. John M. Devillier's departure in June.

"First, I would like to thank Col. John M. Devillier for his partnership and dedication to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community. I look forward to working with Col. Bradley W. McDonald and congratulate him on this new phase in his already impressive career.

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Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement while traveling with Speaker Ryan on his first Congressional Delegation trip as Speaker:

Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, issued the following statement on the multiple terrorist attacks in Brussels today:

"I was shocked and saddened to hear news of the horrific terrorist attacks in Brussels this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these attacks. We remain firm in our condemnation of terrorism and will continue to combat this together with utmost resolve and guided by our unshakable commitment to the values which define our societies."

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