“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 recordAugust 4, 2009
A jury has convicted former Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson of taking bribes in a case where $90,000 was found in his freezer.
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William Jefferson
Democratic · Louisiana
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Gary Tuchman reports on the conviction of William Jefferson for bribery.

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