“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 recordFebruary 1, 2010
we have to have public financing of elections if we are going to give citizens their opportunity to have a voice.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
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Durbin argues for public financing to ensure citizen voices are heard over private money.

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