“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 recordJanuary 14, 2014
It took many years. Why? Because the administration of George W. Bush had a veto threat out on the legislation.
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Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee
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Cooper discusses the challenges faced in passing legislation due to political opposition.

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