“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 recordJuly 28, 2009
I want to thank all of you for your presence here today. This is a very distinguished panel.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Whitehouse acknowledges the qualifications of the nominees present at the hearing.

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