“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 recordSeptember 14, 2009
We must keep faith with our Founders by working to keep America's promises not only abroad but at home.
Said by
Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma
Source
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Emphasizes the importance of fulfilling America's promises domestically and internationally.

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