“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 recordMarch 4, 2012
I might add, Mr. Yoder, that often these things come about because the people who are writing the laws don't have a clue what it is like to work in the private sector.
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Jo Ann Emerson
Republican · Missouri
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Emerson criticizes lawmakers for lacking understanding of private sector challenges.

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