“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 recordApril 8, 2010
In a democracy, powerful interests must not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of representing ordinary citizens in the judicial nomination process.

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