“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 I am given the privilege of succeeding him, it will be a high honor.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska
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Hagel expresses honor in potentially succeeding Leon Panetta as Secretary of Defense.

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