“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 recordJuly 17, 2012
This Congress has proved it is not up to that. Maybe future Congresses will be.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma
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Coburn expresses doubt about Congress's ability to address fiscal challenges.

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