Bipartisan lawmakers urge the State Department to deny Turkey's return to the F-35 program due to security concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Gus Bilirakis, along with 39 bipartisan colleagues, has urged the U.S. Department of State to reject Turkey's request to rejoin the F-35 aircraft program. They argue that allowing Turkey back into the program while it possesses Russian S-400 missile systems poses a significant risk to U.S. military secrets and undermines defense capabilities.
The lawmakers emphasized, “This is not a partisan issue,” stressing the importance of maintaining sanctions against Turkey as a matter of U.S. national security. They called for the upholding of the Countering American Adversaries Through Sanctions Act and a firm stance on protecting U.S. interests.
The letter, which gained support from various organizations, highlights ongoing bipartisan efforts to address Turkey's missile purchases and its implications for American defense and intelligence. The full text of the letter is accessible online.
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