“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
Keep in mind that at one time blacks could not serve with any dignity in our military.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Burris highlights past discrimination in the military to address current diversity issues.

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