“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 recordAugust 18, 2024
Despite what our politics might suggest,I think most Americans understand that.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
time.com

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Barack Obama expressing his faith in the American people's understanding at the 2024 DNC.

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