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• asked_to_conveneDefense Secretary Cohen

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  The President asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel of distinguished citizens to address the Vieques issue.

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  I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group of distinguished citizens

• announcesCourse of Action on Vieques

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  The President is announcing a new course of action that will end live fire and phase out training on Vieques.

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  Today, I am announcing a course of action that will end live fire on Vieques, and phase out training there.

• directsDefense Department

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  The President will be directing the Defense Department to take immediate steps to address local concerns and facilitate transition.

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  I will be directing the Defense Department to take concrete, and immediate steps

• thanksDefense Secretary Cohen

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  The President thanked the Secretary of Defense for collaborating on the development of the plan.

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  I want to thank the Secretary of Defense for working closely with me to develop it.

• ordersUS Navy

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  The President is ordering the Navy to cease training on Vieques within five years.

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  I’m ordering the Navy to cease training on Vieques within five years.

• takes_responsibility_formeeting deadlines (for Vieques withdrawal)

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  The President is taking personal responsibility to ensure that key deadlines for phasing out operations on Vieques are met during his presidency.

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  I am taking personal responsibility to make sure that key deadlines are met while I am President.

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