“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 recordMarch 17, 2009
I think that you understand--I know that you understand Main Street, and I know you understand the way the people of your State are thinking and the way the people of the Nation are thinking.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia
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Editor's note · Context

Rockefeller emphasizes the nominee's understanding of public sentiment during difficult times.

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