WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today applauded Dr. John C. Fleming on his U.S. Senate confirmation to be the assistant secretary of commerce for economic development.  In a show of bipartisan support, the Senate voted 67-30 in favor of the confirmation, with Sen. Kennedy casting a ‘yea’ vote.

“Dr. Fleming is a true public servant,” said Sen. Kennedy. “He’s dedicated his life to public service, both as a military veteran and as a four-term elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives.  And he’s just a great guy.   His qualifications speak for themselves.  He was overwhelmingly confirmed to this position by garnering support from Senators on both sides of the aisle.  I was proud to vote for him, and I’m happy to see such a deserving man be confirmed to such a distinguished position in the administration.”

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