“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 recordApril 12, 2016
I was embarrassed not to have a better answer for her--and that is what got me involved in this.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Portman reflects on a mother's plea that motivated his involvement in drug policy.

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