“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 23, 2015
Colonialism is the problem, not the solution.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Critique of President Obama's stance on Puerto Rico's political status.

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