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william jefferson clinton

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affiliation: United States government
date_of_remarks: November 29, 1999
description: The 42nd President of the United States, who delivered video remarks concerning the controversial Navy training operations on Vieques.
full_name: William Jefferson Clinton
political_affiliation: Democratic Party
role: Commander in Chief
title: President

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deliversVideo Remarks
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President Clinton delivered video remarks directly to the people of Puerto Rico regarding the contentious issue of 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
worked withGovernor Rosello
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President Clinton collaborated closely with Governor Rosello to find a resolution for the training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
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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.
worked withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcello
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President Clinton engaged Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello in efforts to find a solution that balanced training requirements with the needs of Puerto Rico's residents.
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and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
announcesVieques Referendum (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 and 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 while - at the same time -- assuring that our training needs are met.
ordersNon-explosive Ordnance Training
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President Clinton ordered that all training conducted on Vieques be limited to non-explosive ordnance, prohibiting live fire, until the vote is held.
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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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deliveredVideo Remarks on Vieques Training (Nov 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
is Commander in Chief ofArmed Forces of the United States
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As President, William Jefferson Clinton holds the position of Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women
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deliveredVideo Remarks (January 31, 2000)
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President Clinton delivered the 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
holds_roleCommander in Chief
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President Clinton identifies himself as the Commander in Chief, responsible for the adequate training of servicemen and women.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women into harm's way if they have not been adequately trained.
announcedCourse of Action for Vieques (Clinton)
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President Clinton announced a new plan to resolve the conflict over Vieques.
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Today, I am announcing a course of action that will resolve the impasse over Vieques.
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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico
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President Clinton delivered video remarks to address 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
expressed_sadness_forDavid Sanes
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President Clinton and Hillary Clinton expressed sadness for the loss of David Sanes in the tragic accident.
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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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President Clinton holds the constitutional role of Commander in Chief, responsible for the servicemen and women of the United States Armed Forces.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women into harm's way if they have not been adequately trained.
requested_action_fromDefense Secretary Cohen
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens to address the Vieques issue.
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At the request of Governor Rossello and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelo, 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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William Jefferson Clinton is the President of the United States, exercising his role as head of state.
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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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delivered_remarks_toPuerto Rico
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President Clinton delivered video remarks specifically addressed to the people of Puerto Rico.
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VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO
isCommander in Chief
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President Clinton holds the title and responsibility of Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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At the same time, as Commander in Chief
worked_closely_withGovernor Rosello
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President Clinton collaborated with Governor Rosello to find a resolution for the Vieques training issue.
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working closely with Governor Rosello
worked_closely_withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcello
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President Clinton collaborated with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello to find a resolution for the Vieques training issue.
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Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
ordersNon-Explosive Ordnance Training
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President Clinton ordered that training on Vieques be limited to non-explosive ordnance, meaning no live fire, until the vote is held.
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ordering that training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance
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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico
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President Clinton gave the video address to the citizens of Puerto Rico to discuss the sensitive issue of 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
addressedPeople of Puerto Rico
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President Clinton's video remarks were specifically directed at the residents of Puerto Rico.
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VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO
is_alsoCommander in Chief
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Beyond his role as President, William Jefferson Clinton also holds the title and responsibilities of Commander in Chief of the military.
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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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concerned_withNavy Training on Vieques
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President Clinton's video remarks explicitly focused on the issue of Navy training on Vieques.
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CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
is_Commander_in_Chief_ofArmed Forces of the United States
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President Clinton holds the position of Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women
asked_to_conveneDefense Secretary Cohen
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel to address the future of Vieques.
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I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel
announcedCourse of Action for Vieques
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President Clinton announced a specific course of action to resolve the impasse 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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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (November 29, 1999)
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President Clinton formally addressed the people of Puerto Rico through video remarks.
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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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William Jefferson Clinton holds the highest executive office in the United States.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
holds_positionCommander in Chief
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President Clinton identifies himself as the Commander in Chief, emphasizing his authority over the military.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women
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deliveredVideo Remarks by President Clinton (Nov 29, 1999)
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President Clinton formally presented these video remarks to address the public.
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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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delivers_remarks_toPuerto Rico
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered video remarks specifically addressing 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 JANUARY 31, 2000
concernsNavy Training on Vieques
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The remarks delivered by President Clinton were specifically focused on the issue of Navy training operations on Vieques.
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VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
worked_withGovernor Rosello
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President Clinton collaborated closely with Governor Rosello in an effort to find a resolution to the training dispute.
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working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
worked_withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcello
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President Clinton also engaged with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello as part of the efforts to resolve the Vieques issue.
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Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
announcedVote on Vieques (2002)
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President Clinton formally declared the plan for a vote to be held on Vieques to decide the future of the island.
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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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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Nov 1999)
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President Clinton gave a video address 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
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William Jefferson Clinton held the office of President of the United States at the time of these remarks.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
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In his capacity as Commander in Chief, President Clinton considered the necessity of adequate military training.
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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.
asked_to_convenePanel of Distinguished Citizens (Vieques)
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President Clinton instructed Defense Secretary Cohen to assemble an expert group to address the Vieques situation.
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I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens
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acknowledgesTragic accident on Vieques (April)
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President Clinton acknowledged the tragic accident that occurred at the Navy range on Vieques.
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last April, there was a tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques.
serves_asCommander in Chief
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President Clinton explicitly states his role as Commander in Chief, which informs his decisions regarding 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.
announcesVieques vote (March 1, 2002)
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President Clinton announced a course of action that included a vote for the people of Vieques to decide their future regarding Navy training.
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Today, I am announcing a course of action that will resolve the impasse over Vieques. This course of action will not come from the top-down, but from the bottom-up. Ultimately, it will be for you to decide for yourselves the course of action to take. By the first day of March in 2002, Vieques will hold a vote.
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deliveredPresident Clinton's Video Remarks to Puerto Rico
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President William Jefferson Clinton was the speaker for the video remarks addressed to the people of Puerto Rico.
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President William Jefferson Clinton's video remarks
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deliversVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico
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President Clinton delivered a video address to the people of Puerto Rico on January 31, 2000, as indicated by the title and date.
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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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