“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 recordJuly 9, 2012
the party of individual responsibility is saying here that people should not be forced, even though we know they are going to get sick, they should not be forced, and they should be allowed to do whatever they want.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington
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McDermott criticizes Republicans for opposing mandates on health insurance.

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