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Congressman Turner released the following statement after the President announced he would leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan.

This announcement comes after the President stated he would reverse his pledge to bring back almost all service members before he left office in January 2017.

Allied leaders must acknowledge the global and comprehensive challenge posed by Russia, and revisit arrangements for NATO's collective defense and deterrence, NATO PA President Hon. Michael R. Turner argues in a report released today.

The report, entitled "Deterring to Defend: Delivering on NATO's Promise", details the many facets and dimensions of Russia's global strategy – including its illegal occupation of parts of Georgia and Ukraine, nuclear threats against NATO Allies, its intensive propaganda and subversion campaign, and massive investments in military modernization, among others.

Congressman Turner released the following statement after FBI Director James Comey announced that the FBI has concluded its investigation of Hillary Clinton's mishandling of classified emails:

"I believe it is in the best interest of the country that the independent counsel statute is reauthorized to review the findings of the FBI's investigation into Secretary Clinton's mishandling of classified information, and to make an independent and impartial decision about whether to prosecute the former Secretary for potential criminal activity.

The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Congressman Mike Turner's district, awarded GE Aviation a $1 billion contract to continue maturing its three-steam adaptive cycle engine via the Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP). Congressman Turner released the following statement:

Today, President Barack Obama proposed increased military cooperation with Russia in Syria. The President has proposed that the US would provide Russia with military resources and intelligence in Syria. In exchange, the President has asked Russia to pressure President Bashar Al-Assad to cease attacks against moderate opposition groups. Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement:

Congressman Turner, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement on the British referendum.

"The British people voted last night to leave the European Union. It is their sovereign right and decision. I am convinced that the United Kingdom will continue to play a decisive role in favor of European stability and prosperity.

Congressman Turner released the following statement urging Secretary of State John Kerry to denounce his recent nomination of Ms. Rose Gottemoeller for the position of NATO Deputy Secretary General after Senator Tom Cotton, Senator Jim Risch and Senator Marco Rubio echoed Congressman Turner's concern.

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Congressman Turner released the following statement after meeting with Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient Rachana Raghupathy of Dayton, Ohio:

"I would like to congratulate Rachana and I am proud to have her represent the Tenth Congressional District with this award. I wish her all the best in her bright future."