“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 recordNovember 19, 2020
To me the biggest loser in Afghanistan is the nation that stays the longest.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Smith emphasizes the futility of prolonged U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.

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