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- 11/29/99 Final
Re-drafted by Orzulak
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
VIDEO REMARKS TO THE
PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO
CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
NOVEMBER 29, 1999
Last April
My fellow citizens: Six months ago, there was a tragic accident at the Navy range on
Vieques. I was greatly saddened by the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and
the suffering of the others injured that day. We remembered them in our prayers on
Thanksgiving.
That terrible accident focused attention on the longstanding concerns of residents of the
island about training operations there. These concerns cover a wide range of issues – from
safety and health to the economy and the environment. They reflect a distrust that,
unfortunately, has been building for decades.
The accident led to a strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its training
operations in Vieques. I understand that view. I understand that those of you who live near
the firing range are concerned for your safety, and the safety of your children.
At the same time, as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women into
harm's way if they have not been adequately trained. I know that Puerto Ricans understand
that as well as anybody. Puerto Rico has a proud heritage of sending its sons and daughters
to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. You have never turned your back on your
duty to share in the burden of defending our country. Some of you have even trained on
Vieques.
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