Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the announcement by the Trump Administration to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies.

“The intent of any treaty is for countries to come together and adhere to the same rules,” said Burgess. “For years, Putin’s abuse of this treaty put the safety and security of Americans at risk. I appreciate the leadership of President Trump to put America first.”