“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 recordFebruary 6, 2012
Willie Sutton was once asked, 'Why do you rob banks?' And he said, 'Well, that is where the money is.'
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington
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McDermott compares healthcare spending to bank robbery, emphasizing chronic illness costs.

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