“Again, I congratulate Milla Santapaola on this impressive accomplishment.”
“Again, I congratulate Holden Schoen on this impressive accomplishment.”
“I do not doubt that she will succeed in her future academic and military career.”
“I am confident that Milla's time in Annapolis will be similarly impactful for her.”
“I am confident that Holden's time at this incredible institution will be similarly impactful for him.”
“Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

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On the recordMay 17, 2023
Today, we're holding another confirmation hearing. We do this a lot, so, it can seem routine, but it's not.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Senator Cotton emphasizes the importance of thorough vetting of nominees during confirmation hearings.

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