“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 recordFebruary 18, 2019
I said on many occasions that the vote is the most powerful nonviolent instrument or tool that we have in a democratic society.
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John Lewis
Democratic · Georgia
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Emphasizing the importance of voting in democracy.

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