“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 recordMay 1, 2011
This step will strengthen our relations with our South Pacific friends and allies and enhance U.S. security.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Message to the Senate on the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty

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