“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 recordDecember 31, 2012
the right to vote is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in a democracy.
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John Lewis
Democratic · Georgia
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John R. Lewis emphasized the importance of voting rights in democracy.

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