“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 21, 2010
It strikes me that this really is offensive, that someone says, I have got to protect my rights, but in absentia, I have got things to do back home.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Durbin expresses frustration over senators prioritizing personal commitments over Senate responsibilities.

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