“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 5, 2010
You don't field a navy to fight another navy. You field military forces to protect your essential national interests.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the purpose of a navy in protecting national interests rather than just opposing other navies.

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