“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
The 3.5 million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico get it. That is why a 54 percent majority voted to end the current status in the plebiscite of 2012.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Highlights the 2012 plebiscite results supporting statehood for Puerto Rico.

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