“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 recordJuly 30, 2013
It simply adds insult to injury to pretend that deep cuts to food and nutrition programs... will somehow, quote, 'strengthen,' unquote, that safety net.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Criticizing claims that cuts to safety net programs will help those in poverty.

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