Senator Hirono Condemns Ongoing Republican Hold on Nearly 200 Military Officer Promotions

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, delivered remarks on the Senate floor to request unanimous consent to confirm the promotion of U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Frederick W. Kacher to serve Commander of the 7th Fleet, and speak out against Senator Tommy Tuberville’s ongoing hold on nearly 200 military officer promotions.