“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 14, 2010
Such a sacrifice, such an honor roll, is what makes it possible for us to go on about our lives.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service

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