“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 26, 1975
I have thoroughly supported a strong merit system.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Letter to President Mortimer M. Caplin of the National Civil Service League on the Civil Service Merit System.

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