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• deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico concerning Navy Training on Vieques (1999)

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  President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico.

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  PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES NOVEMBER 29, 1999

• holds_titleCommander in Chief

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  President Clinton referred to his role as Commander in Chief when discussing the necessity of adequate military training.

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  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.

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• deliversVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2000)

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  President Clinton delivered a formal video address concerning the controversial Navy training on Vieques.

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  PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ## VIDEO REMARKS TO THE ## PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO ## CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES ## JANUARY 31, 2000

• addressesPeople of Puerto Rico

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  President Clinton's video remarks were directly delivered to the citizens of Puerto Rico.

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  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.

• mourned_loss_ofDavid Sanes

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  President Clinton expressed sorrow for David Sanes, who died in the tragic accident on Vieques.

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  I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day.

• askedDefense Secretary Cohen

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  President Clinton instructed Defense Secretary Cohen to assemble a panel to provide recommendations for Vieques.

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  last year I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel and come up with recommendations for the future of Vieques.

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• addressesPeople of Puerto Rico

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  President Clinton delivered video remarks directly to the people of Puerto Rico concerning Navy training on Vieques.

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  PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO

• is_President_ofUnited States

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  William Jefferson Clinton holds the office of President of the United States.

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  PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING

• is_Commander_in_Chief_ofArmed Forces of the United States

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  President Clinton, in his capacity as Commander in Chief, is responsible for the training and safety of American servicemen and women.

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  At the same time, as Commander in Chief, I cannot send American servicemen and women into harm's way if they have not been adequately trained.

• saddened_byTragic Accident at Navy Range on Vieques (1999)

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  President Clinton expressed his personal sadness over the tragic accident that occurred on Vieques.

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• requested_action_fromDefense Secretary Cohen

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  President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to assemble a group of citizens to develop a plan for Vieques.

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  I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens to come up with a plan that addresses the concerns of the people of Vieques while meeting the national security needs of our nation.

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