“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.”
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On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
I would argue that nuclear deterrence is likely to be more rather than less important.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Highlighting the increasing importance of nuclear deterrence amid global tensions.

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