“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 recordNovember 16, 2022
The American citizens of Puerto Rico did not come to us after these disasters with their hands out.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Stressing that Puerto Ricans seek mutual support, not charity, after disasters.

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