navy training on vieques
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- Military training exercises conducted by the U.S. Navy on the island of Vieques, which became a focal point of public concern after a tragic accident.
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- Since 1941
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- Since 1941
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- Navy
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- U.S. Navy
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- Vieques
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- U.S. Navy
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- referenced_byVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2000)
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- concerned
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- The accident led to a strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its training operations in Vieques.
- referenced_byVieques Vote (March 1, 2002)
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- will determine future of
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- If you choose one alternative, the Navy will cease all training on Vieques by May 1, 2003. If you choose the other, training will continue on Vieques, including
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- was_discussed_byWilliam Jefferson Clinton
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- President Clinton's video remarks specifically concerned the U.S. Navy's training operations on Vieques, addressing the controversy surrounding them.
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- CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
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- impactsQuality of Life in Vieques
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- Navy training on Vieques has been perceived to negatively affect the quality of life for residents.
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- Page 11file
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- effect that training was having on quality of life. These concerns cover a wide range of issues – from safety and health to the economy and the environment.
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- referenced_byWilliam Jefferson Clinton
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- CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
- referenced_byTragic Accident on Vieques (April)
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- That terrible accident focused attention on the longstanding concerns of the island about training operations there
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- strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its training on Vieques
- referenced_byVieques Vote
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- determines_future_of
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- Page 13file
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- determine the future of the island while - at the same time -- assuring that our training needs are met
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- occurred_atNavy range on Vieques
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- The U.S. Navy's training operations were primarily conducted at a designated range on the island of Vieques.
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- Page 6file
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- at the Navy range on Vieques.
- initiated_actions_forAtlantic fleet
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- Since 1941, all actions involving the Atlantic fleet have historically commenced with training conducted on Vieques.
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- Since 1941, every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started with Vieques training.
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