“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 26, 2016
Under the longstanding Berry Amendment, our troops are supposed to be outfitted with clothing and footwear that is made in this country.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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Senator Collins expresses disappointment over the Department's reversal on American-made footwear for troops.

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