“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 recordJune 10, 2013
We are well intentioned. You are well intentioned. But we do not give people the authority to do what we ask them to do.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma
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Coburn emphasizes the lack of authority given to implement changes effectively.

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