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Intel Committee Chairman Mike Turner Statement on Arrest of Alleged Document Leaker

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement on the arrest of the individual suspected of leaking classified documents:

"Leaking classified information jeopardizes our national security, negatively impacts our relationship with our allies, and places the safety of U.S. military and intelligence personnel at grave risk.

"While we seek to learn the extent of classified information released and how to mitigate the fallout, the House Intelligence Committee will examine why this happened, why it went unnoticed for weeks, and how to prevent future leaks.

"Congratulations to law enforcement for locating and apprehending the alleged criminal."