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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chairman of the subcommittee on Strategic Forces, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), met with Vice Admiral Charles Richard after he was nominated to be the next Commander of STRATCOM and released the following statement:
“I enjoyed meeting with Admiral Richard and discussing his views on nuclear deterrence and the other key aspects of STRATCOM’s mission. Admiral Richard has a strong understanding of the threats facing our nation and the central role STRATCOM plays in the 21st century security environment. I look forward to his nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.”