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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. → without? Penlyon looked it.

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