“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 recordDecember 7, 2021
We live in the wealthiest country in the world, I would say the greatest country in the world, and a great nation provides a safety net and also helps get people out of poverty.
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Don Bacon
Republican · Nebraska
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Bacon emphasizes the responsibility of wealthy nations to support those in poverty.

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