“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 2, 2021
I believe passionately in representative democracy. I think it works. I think it is the best system of government going.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Adam Smith expresses his strong belief in the effectiveness of representative democracy.

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