person

william jefferson clinton

01KJVQATCT0SA25WA3XJADASZH

Properties

_kg_layer: 0
description: The President of the United States who delivered video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico concerning Navy training on Vieques on January 31, 2000.
full_name: William Jefferson Clinton
political_affiliation: Democratic
political_role: Commander in Chief
role: Commander in Chief
title: President

Relationships

deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2000)
description
President William Jefferson Clinton delivered public video remarks addressing the people of Puerto Rico.
source
Page 13file
source_text
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
serves_asCommander in Chief
description
As President, William Jefferson Clinton held the constitutional role of Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces.
source
Page 13file
source_text
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
collaborated_withGovernor Rosello
description
President Clinton worked in close cooperation with Governor Rosello to seek a resolution for the Vieques training dispute.
source
Page 13file
source_text
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
collaborated_withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcello
description
President Clinton collaborated with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello to find a solution addressing both military and local needs regarding Vieques.
source
Page 13file
source_text
and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico
orderedNon-explosive ordnance training
description
President Clinton ordered that interim training on Vieques be limited to non-explosive ordnance.
source
Page 13file
source_text
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
description
President Clinton directed the U.S. Navy to reduce its training time on Vieques by half.
source
Page 13file
source_text
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
description
President Clinton directed the U.S. Marine Corps to reduce its training time on Vieques by half.
source
Page 13file
source_text
I am also directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training
extracted_fromPage 13
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:34.303Z
source
Page 13file
deliversVideo Remarks on Vieques Training
description
President Clinton delivered a video speech to the people of Puerto Rico concerning the Navy's training activities on Vieques.
source
Page 6file
source_text
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
discussesNavy Training on Vieques
description
President Clinton's remarks centered on the contentious issue of Navy training operations conducted on the island of Vieques.
source
Page 6file
source_text
CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
is_Commander_in_Chief_ofUS Servicemen and Women
description
As Commander in Chief, President Clinton was responsible for ensuring that U.S. servicemen and women received the best possible training.
source
Page 6file
source_text
as Commander in Chief, I must do all I can to ensure that our servicemen and women get the very best training possible.
works_withGovernor Rosello
description
President Clinton collaborated closely with Governor Rosello to find a solution for the Vieques issue.
source
Page 6file
source_text
we have been working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelio to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
works_withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcelio
description
President Clinton collaborated closely with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelio to find a solution for the Vieques issue.
source
Page 6file
source_text
and Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcelio to find a solution that meets both our training needs and the needs of the people of Puerto Rico.
announcesCourse of Action for Vieques
description
President Clinton publicly declared a new policy plan to resolve the future of Vieques and address training needs.
source
Page 6file
source_text
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.
extracted_fromPage 6
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:35.047Z
source
Page 6file
deliveredVideo Remarks by President Clinton (November 29, 1999)
description
President William Jefferson Clinton made video remarks on November 29, 1999.
source
Page 19file
source_text
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES NOVEMBER 29, 1999
holds_positionCommander in Chief
description
As Commander in Chief, President Clinton had the responsibility to ensure adequate training for servicemen and women.
source
Page 19file
source_text
as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women into harm's way if they have not been adequately trained
extracted_fromPage 19
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:38.053Z
source
Page 19file
deliversVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico Concerning Navy Training on Vieques
description
President Clinton delivered these video remarks to address the people of Puerto Rico regarding the contentious issue of Navy training on Vieques.
source
Page 9file
source_text
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ## VIDEO REMARKS TO THE ## PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO ## CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES ## JANUARY 31, 2000
holds roleCommander in Chief
description
As President, William Jefferson Clinton also holds the constitutional role of Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces.
source
Page 9file
source_text
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.
requestedDefense Secretary Cohen
description
President Clinton formally asked Defense Secretary Cohen to establish a panel to address the future of Vieques.
source
Page 9file
source_text
last year I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel and come up with recommendations for the future of Vieques.
extracted_fromPage 9
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:39.355Z
source
Page 9file
deliveredPRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
description
William Jefferson Clinton was the speaker who presented the video remarks described in the document.
source
Extracted Image 0.jpegfile
source_text
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES," delivered on January 31, 2000.
extracted_fromExtracted Image 0.jpeg
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:51.215Z
source
Extracted Image 0.jpegfile
deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Nov 1999)
description
President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico.
source
Page 15file
source_text
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
description
As President, William Jefferson Clinton holds the constitutional role of Commander in Chief for the Armed Forces of the United States.
source
Page 11file
source_text
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
description
President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens.
source
Page 15file
source_text
I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens
extracted_fromPage 15
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:51.994Z
source
Page 15file
delivered_remarks_toPuerto Rico
description
President Clinton delivered video remarks directly to the people of Puerto Rico regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding Navy training on Vieques.
source
Page 11file
source_text
VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
delivered_remarks_concerningNavy Training on Vieques
description
President Clinton's video remarks specifically addressed the contentious issue of Navy training operations conducted on the island of Vieques.
source
Page 11file
source_text
VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
mourned_loss_ofDavid Sanes
description
President Clinton expressed his sorrow over the death of David Sanes, who was a victim of the tragic accident on Vieques.
source
Page 11file
source_text
I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day.
announcedCourse of Action for Vieques
description
President Clinton publicly announced a new course of action aimed at resolving the long-standing impasse regarding the future of Vieques.
source
Page 11file
source_text
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.
extracted_fromPage 11
extracted_at
2026-03-04T06:07:54.735Z
source
Page 11file

Metadata

Version: 8
Created: 3/4/2026
Updated: 3/4/2026
Edited by: KG Extractor