“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 recordApril 17, 2013
Idealism and pragmatism are not mutually exclusive.
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Hiram Bennet
Democratic · Colorado
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Editor's note · Context

Bennet reflects on lessons learned from Edward Kennedy about balancing ideals with practical governance.

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