“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 recordAugust 3, 2010
It could be as toxic as all get-out, and it still goes on the list as long as it meets the 45 percent effectiveness threshold.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Highlighting the potential toxicity of approved dispersants.

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