“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 recordJanuary 8, 2009
I don't mean to prolong this. We're anxious to get on with the administration and get you in as Secretary of Labor.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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Senator Harkin expresses urgency to confirm the Secretary of Labor nominee.

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