“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 31, 2012
the President has taken power that belongs to the people and is authorized to be exercised only by those duly elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah
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Lee emphasizes that presidential power has overstepped and belongs to the people.

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