“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 14, 2010
the new plan announced by the President to revive the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Obama announced a plan to modify the Orion spacecraft for ISS emergency use.

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