“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 30, 2010
It is great to be here in the Big House, and may I say 'Go Blue!'
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Press Release: Remarks of President Barack Obama at the University of Michigan Commencement - As Prepared for Delivery

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