“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 recordMay 30, 2012
I believe the philosophy that there is no role for the Federal Government or there should never be any preemptive role for the Federal Government has been proven false by history.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia
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Connolly argues against the idea that the federal government should not intervene.

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