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date_of_remarks: November 29, 1999
dates_in_office: 1993-2001
description: The President of the United States who delivered video remarks concerning Navy training on Vieques.
full_name: William Jefferson Clinton
nationality: American
role: speaker
speech_date: January 31, 2000
title: President

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President Clinton delivered video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico.
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VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
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The primary subject of President Clinton's remarks was the ongoing controversy and future plans for Navy training on the island of 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
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President Clinton explicitly stated his responsibility as Commander in Chief to ensure optimal training for servicemen and women.
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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.
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For nine months, President Clinton's administration worked closely with Governor Rosello to find a resolution for the Vieques training issue.
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For the past nine months, we have been working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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President Clinton's administration engaged with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello over a nine-month period to address the training needs and local concerns regarding Vieques.
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we have been working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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President Clinton ordered that during the period leading up to the vote, training on Vieques would be limited to non-explosive ordnance, meaning no live fire.
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I am ordering that training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance - meaning there will be no live fire.
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico regarding 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 NOVEMBER 29, 1999
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President Clinton expressed his deep sorrow regarding the loss of David Sanes in the Vieques accident.
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President Clinton initiated actions regarding Vieques following a request from Governor Rossello of Puerto Rico.
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At the request of Governor Rossello
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President Clinton's actions concerning Vieques were also prompted by a request from Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelo.
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At the request of Governor Rossello and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelo
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens regarding Vieques.
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I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens
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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 JANUARY 31, 2000
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President Clinton expressed sorrow for the death of David Sanes, who died in an accident at the Navy range 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
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President Clinton was asked by Governor Rosello to convene a panel regarding Vieques.
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At the request of Governor Rosello
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President Clinton was asked by Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello to convene a panel regarding Vieques.
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and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello, last year
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deliveredVideo Remarks on Vieques (Jan 31, 2000)
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President Clinton delivered these video remarks to address the concerns of 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 ## JANUARY 31, 2000
announcedCourse of Action for Vieques
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President Clinton formally declared a new plan to resolve the long-standing conflict regarding Vieques.
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Today, I am announcing a course of action that will resolve the impasse over Vieques.
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President William Jefferson Clinton was the speaker for the video remarks mentioned in the document.
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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico concerning Navy Training on Vieques
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks concerning 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 NOVEMBER 29, 1999
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President Clinton expressed his sadness regarding the tragic accident that took place on Vieques.
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Hillary and I were greatly saddened by the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN- ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day
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As Commander in Chief, President Clinton has responsibility over the American servicemen and women in the Armed Forces.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send American 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
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deliversVideo Remarks by President Clinton (January 31, 2000)
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President Clinton delivered video remarks 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 CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
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President Clinton's video remarks were directed 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.
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As Commander in Chief, President Clinton is responsible for ensuring the best possible training for U.S. servicemen and women.
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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.
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President Clinton worked closely with Governor Rosello to find a solution for the training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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For the past nine months, we have been working closely with Governor Rosello
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President Clinton worked closely with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello to find a solution for the training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello
announcedVote on Vieques' Future (2002)
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President Clinton announced a course of action that included a vote for the people of Vieques to determine the future of the island.
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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. Today I am announcing that by the first day of March in 2002 - and perhaps as early as this November - Vieques will hold a vote.
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President Clinton ordered that training done on Vieques would be limited to non-explosive ordnance until the vote.
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I am ordering that training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance
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President Clinton directed the Navy to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training on Vieques.
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I am also directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training.
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President Clinton directed the Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training on Vieques.
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I am also directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training.
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President Clinton delivered a formal address in video format 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
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President Clinton, in his capacity as the head of state, also serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces.
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as Commander in Chief
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President Clinton delivered official video remarks directly addressing the people of Puerto Rico.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO
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President Clinton's video remarks were specifically concerning the ongoing training operations conducted by the Navy on Vieques.
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CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
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President Clinton, in his capacity as President, also serves as the Commander in Chief of the military forces.
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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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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered a video address 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
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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2000)
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks addressing the situation 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
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene 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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President Clinton delivered a video message to the people of Puerto Rico on January 31, 2000.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
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As Commander in Chief, President Clinton is responsible for ensuring the best possible training for U.S. servicemen and women.
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as Commander in Chief, I must do all I can to ensure that our servicemen and women get the very best training possible
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President Clinton collaborated with Governor Rosello to find a solution for the training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello
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President Clinton collaborated with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello to find a solution for the training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico
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President Clinton announced a course of action including a vote for the people of Vieques to determine the island's future regarding Navy training.
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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
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President Clinton ordered that training on Vieques be limited to non-explosive ordnance until the vote is held.
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I am ordering that training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance
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President Clinton directed the Navy to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training on Vieques.
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I am also directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training
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President Clinton directed the Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training on Vieques.
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I am also directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES NOVEMBER 29, 1999
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President Clinton holds the constitutional role of Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send American servicemen and women into harm's way if they have not been adequately trained
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens to address the Vieques problem.
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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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