“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 recordMarch 16, 2011
Jim was a quintessential Chicagoan, a South Side kid from humble roots who worked his way to the top but never left the city behind.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Statement on the Death of James C. Tyree

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