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On the recordApril 19, 1994
I simply say to you, Mr. President, that if you do not know Frank Kelso well, then you have missed meeting one of the finest men or women that I think has ever served in the U.S. Navy. We have had him on numerous occasions before the Senate Armed Services Committee. I have never seen him other than absolutely forthright, always honest, always up front, and even understanding when I felt he was under unjust attack. I certainly simply say that the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Kelso, put real teeth into the policy of zero tolerance of sexual harassment by directing that all persons found guilty of one incident of aggravated sexual harassment be automatically processed for discharge. Repeat offenders where incidents are less serious are also subject to mandatory processing for discharge. Thus far, 85 officers or enlisted personnel have been removed from the Navy under this policy.
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J. Exon
Democratic · Nebraska
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Discussing Admiral Frank Kelso's leadership and policies on sexual harassment in the Navy.

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