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- 01/31/00 MON 08:46 FAX 202 456 9460 NSC EXECSEC 001
JAN. 30. 2000 4:29PM WHSR 03 NO. 443 P. 2
456-
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1/30/00 3:00 p.m.
Orzulak
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
VIDEO REMARKS TO THE
PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO
CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
JANUARY 31, 2000
My fellow citizens: last April, there was a tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques. I
mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others
injured that day.
That accident focused attention on the longstanding concerns of the island about training
operations there. It led to a strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its
training on Vieques. I understand why many people feel that way.
At the same time, as Commander in Chief, I must do all I can to ensure that our servicemen and
women get the very best training possible. I know that Puerto Rico understands that as well as
anyone. Many Puerto Ricans have served with distinction in our armed forces. You have never
turned your back on your duty to share in the defense of our country.
Since 1941, every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started with Vieques
training. The reason this is such a difficult issue is because right now, there are no alternative
sites that give training comparable to Vieques.
provide the combined training opportunities.
For the past nine months, we have been working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident
Commissioner Romero-Barcelio to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs
of the people of Puerto Rico. Today, I am announcing a course of action that will give the
people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island while – at the same
time – assuring that our training needs are met.
*Handwritten note in margin:*
"monthly or
via
Vieques
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