“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 recordNovember 8, 2023
This was not drafted as a demographic effort, I will tell you up front, but I can tell you this: It was based on their service.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida
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Rutherford clarifies that the program's focus is on service rather than demographics.

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