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william jefferson clinton

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date_of_remarks: January 31, 2000
description: The President of the United States who delivered video remarks concerning Navy training on Vieques in November 1999.
full_name: William Jefferson Clinton
nationality: American
political_affiliation: Democratic
political_party: Democratic
role: Commander in Chief
term_end: 2001
term_end_date: 2001-01-20
term_start: 1993
term_start_year: 1993
title: President

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President Clinton delivered video remarks specifically addressing 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 and his administration collaborated 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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working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
worked_withResident Commission Romero-Barcello
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President Clinton's administration also worked with Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to address the Vieques training issue.
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and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
announcedVieques Vote
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President Clinton publicly declared the plan for a vote on Vieques, empowering its residents to choose between two alternatives for the island's future regarding Navy training.
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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.
orderedNon-Explosive Ordnance Training
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President Clinton issued an order limiting training on Vieques to non-explosive ordnance, meaning no live fire, during the interim period before the vote.
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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.
directedU.S. Navy
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President Clinton directed the U.S. Navy to halve the amount of time they would spend training on Vieques in the lead-up to the island's vote.
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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.
directedU.S. Marine Corps
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President Clinton issued a directive for the U.S. Marine Corps to reduce their training duration on Vieques by 50% prior to the upcoming vote.
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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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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (November 1999)
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks to address 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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President Clinton holds the constitutional role of Commander in Chief for the U.S. military.
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as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women into harm's way
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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 a video address 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
requestedDefense Secretary Cohen
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to form a panel to address the future of Vieques.
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I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel and come up with recommendations for the future of Vieques.
announcedcourse of action for Vieques
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President Clinton publicly declared a new plan to resolve the long-standing dispute over Navy training on 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 (1999)
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks to the citizens 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_married_toHillary Clinton
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President William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Clinton are married, and they both expressed sadness regarding the accident.
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Hillary and I
holds_roleCommander in Chief (U.S.)
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President William Jefferson Clinton identified himself as the Commander in Chief, emphasizing his responsibility for military readiness.
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deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (1999)
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President Clinton gave a video address to the residents 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
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President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks 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
addressedPuerto Rico
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President Clinton addressed the people of Puerto Rico, referring to them as 'My fellow citizens,' in his video remarks.
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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.
discussedNavy Training on Vieques
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President Clinton's video remarks specifically focused on the contentious issue of Navy training operations on Vieques.
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CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES ## JANUARY 31, 2000
holds_roleCommander in Chief
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President Clinton acknowledged his responsibility as Commander in Chief regarding the readiness of U.S. servicemen and women.
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At the same time, as Commander in Chief
asked_to_conveneVieques Panel
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President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel to come up with recommendations for the future of 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.
announcedCourse of Action for Vieques
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President Clinton announced a new course of action designed to resolve the long-standing impasse 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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deliversVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico Concerning Navy Training on Vieques
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President Clinton delivered a video speech to the people of Puerto Rico addressing 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
announcesCourse of Action for Vieques
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President Clinton announced a new course of action to resolve the long-standing 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
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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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deliveredVideo Remarks (Jan 31, 2000)
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President 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
announcedVieques Referendum (2002)
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President Clinton announced a plan for a vote on Vieques to determine the future of 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 Navy training on Vieques 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
directed_to_reduce_training_timeU.S. Navy
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President Clinton directed the Navy to cut its training time on Vieques in half.
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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
directed_to_reduce_training_timeU.S. Marine Corps
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President Clinton directed the Marine Corps to halve their training time 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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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 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
saddened_byTragic Accident on Vieques (November 29, 1999)
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President Clinton expressed profound sadness regarding the tragic accident 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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President Clinton remembered the victims of the accident in his prayers on Thanksgiving.
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We remembered them in our prayers on Thanksgiving
is_Commander_in_Chief_ofArmed Forces of the United States
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President Clinton held the constitutional role of Commander in Chief of the U.S. 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
acted_at_request_ofGovernor Rossello
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President Clinton initiated actions regarding Vieques at the request of Governor Rossello.
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At the request of Governor Rossello and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelo
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President Clinton's actions concerning Vieques were prompted by a request from Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelo.
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At the request of Governor Rossello and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelo
askedDefense Secretary Cohen
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President Clinton tasked Defense Secretary Cohen with convening a panel to address the complex issues surrounding Navy training on Vieques.
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I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens to come up with a plan
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President Clinton delivered video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico concerning military training on Vieques.
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discussesNavy Training on Vieques
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President Clinton's video remarks specifically addressed the ongoing issue of Navy training on the island of Vieques.
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CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
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President Clinton expressed sorrow for the loss of David Sanes following the accident.
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I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes
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President Clinton ordered that training conducted on Vieques before the vote would be limited to non-explosive ordnance.
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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
directing_to_cut_timeU.S. Navy
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President Clinton directed the Navy to reduce the amount of time spent on training activities.
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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 also directed the Marine Corps to halve the duration of their training on Vieques.
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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 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
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deliveredVideo Remarks by William Jefferson Clinton (Nov 29, 1999)
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President Clinton was the speaker for the video remarks addressed 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, along with Hillary Clinton, expressed deep sorrow over the death of David Sanes due to the 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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