“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 12, 2009
We must understand that education begins at birth, and the preparation for education begins before birth.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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Editor's note · Context

Harkin emphasizes the importance of early childhood education.

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