“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 recordDecember 4, 2024
We do not impose sanctions for punitive reasons. We impose sanctions for change of behavior.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
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Kaine emphasizes that sanctions aim to change behavior, not punish.

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