“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 5, 2024
The primary goal is to change behavior.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Senator Kaine discusses the intent behind sanctions, focusing on behavioral change rather than punishment.

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