“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 8, 2025
The visit was 'very emotional' and 'just so tragic,'
Said by
Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
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Noem describes her feelings after visiting Camp Mystic following the devastating floods.

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