“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 recordSeptember 14, 2006
One of the things that I notice in your report is that this industry particularly advertises and preys upon our military personnel.
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Mel Martinez
Republican · Florida
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Senator Martinez discusses predatory lending targeting military personnel.

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