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- # Conclusion and Call for Cooperation
## Overview
This entity is a textual segment extracted from a larger legal document titled *Vieques Remarks*, created on January 31, 2000. It spans lines 301 to 304 of the source text and was identified during a structured extraction process on January 28, 2026. The segment functions as a concluding appeal within a presidential communication, emphasizing cooperation and public participation in a proposed resolution to the Vieques training controversy.
## Context
The segment is part of [Vieques Remarks](arke:01KG2TSWADQKM6FJC6H5J03W80), a formal statement delivered by President William Jefferson Clinton concerning U.S. Navy training activities on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. This document emerged in the aftermath of a tragic 1999 accident during military exercises that intensified local opposition. The broader document outlines a multi-point plan to resolve the impasse, including a future referendum, environmental and economic investments, and temporary training limitations. This segment directly follows [Land Transfer to Puerto Rico](arke:01KG2TTKAPNNKBMX358J0SE1K7), which announces the transfer of land to Puerto Rican authorities, and precedes [Closing Remarks](arke:01KG2TTKG6ANX4P12K2W0VEYP0), which offers final expressions of gratitude and unity.
## Contents
This segment presents a concluding appeal from President Clinton, framing his proposed plan as a fair compromise that balances U.S. military readiness with the safety and well-being of Vieques residents. It acknowledges that while the solution may not meet immediate desires, it offers a sustainable path forward. The text explicitly calls for public cooperation, urging the people of Vieques to participate in an upcoming vote and to support the implementation of limited, responsible military training during the transition period. The affectionate reference to "La Isla Nena" ("The Little Island") underscores the personal and cultural significance of Vieques, reinforcing the President’s appeal for collaborative resolution.
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- This plan will help resolve the impasse over Vieques. While it will ultimately meet Puerto Rico’s needs – whatever the will of the people eventually decide -- I recognize it will not do so as immediately as some in the islands might have wished. But I believe this is a fair solution that will provide the training necessary to ensure satisfactory Navy and Marine Corps combat readiness while also ensuring the safety and well-being of the people of Vieques.
To make this solution work, I need your help. I hope I can count on the people of Vieques to participate when the vote occurs. I also hope I can count on your cooperation to implement the measure I have outlined to allow the training of our troops to continue in a responsible and much more limited manner during this period while addressing the long-time concerns of the residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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- Conclusion and Call for Cooperation