“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 27, 2015
The Constitution puts on the Congress the responsibility to provide and maintain, to raise and support military forces that can defend the country.
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Mac Thornberry
Republican · Texas
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Thornberry emphasizes Congress's duty to support military forces.

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