“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 recordMay 29, 2007
No, they are published. And they're not out there. I couldn't find them if I wanted to.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Coburn expresses frustration over the secrecy surrounding earmark requests in Congress.

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