“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 recordJanuary 30, 2013
If confirmed, I will carry out the direction given to the Department in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska
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Hagel commits to following the NDAA directives if confirmed.

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