“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 recordNovember 13, 2020
Democracy isn't the objective. Liberty, peace, and prosperity are. We want the human condition to flourish. Rank democracy, rank democracy can thwart that.
Said by
Mike Lee
Republican · Utah
Source
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Mike Lee expresses a view that prioritizes liberty and prosperity over democracy, suggesting that democracy can be counterproductive.

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