“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 13, 2025
While we honor the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming president.
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Greg Abbott
Republican · Texas
Source
nytimes.com

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Abbott justified raising flags for Trump's inauguration while honoring Carter.

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