Sequestration will have an effect in the short term and is expected to exacerbate the long term strike fighter shortfall.
Mike Turner
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Mike Turner is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 10th congressional district since 2003. He has been involved in various committees, focusing primarily on national security and defense issues. Throughout his tenure, Turner has advocated for policies aimed at strengthening the military and enhancing the safety of American citizens. His work has included addressing concerns related to defense spending and military readiness.
You will be the last word in the House of Representatives as sequestration falls into place in approximately 13 hours from now, the cuts that were never intended to happen.
This future budget planning is like painting a color-by-numbers picture while blindfolded in the back of a C-130 [Hercules tactical airlifter], flying through a thunderstorm.
I voted against the this mess, because I believed that we would be right here, right where we are
I voted against this mess. And I voted against this mess because I thought we would be right here, right where we are, with this clock ticking, 14 hours and 15 minutes until sequestration hits in what I believe will be devastating impacts…
Is there ever a situation where a security failure at one of our--the protection of one of our nuclear facilities would result in the termination of an employee of DOE or NNSA due to performance?
It is because the President--we know it was his idea, his plan, and his failure of leadership.
I hope that you do get in touch with the White House, since Carney is saying that the President's proposal would do that.
Last December, the President threatened to veto, fiscal year 2013, the National Defense Authorization Act.
So we would appreciate if the President would ask the Senate to take a vote on our three proposals.
It is because the President--we know it was his idea, his plan, and his failure of leadership.