“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 22, 2010
That is the spirit that all of you are renewing here today.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at a Naturalization Ceremony for Active Duty Servicemembers

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