person

william jefferson clinton

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date_of_remarks
November 29, 1999
description
The 42nd President of the United States, who delivered video remarks concerning Navy training on Vieques.
office
Commander in Chief
role
President of the United States
term_end
2001
term_start
1993
title
Commander in Chief

Relationships

  • deliveredVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico (Jan 2000)
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    President Clinton delivered a public address to the people of Puerto Rico regarding the Navy's operations 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
  • served_asCommander in Chief
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    President Clinton held the role of Commander in Chief, emphasizing his responsibility for military readiness.
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    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
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    President Clinton worked closely with Governor Rosello to find a resolution for the training needs and the needs of Puerto Rico.
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    working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
  • collaborated_withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcello
    description
    President Clinton collaborated with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello in seeking a solution for the Vieques training issue.
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    working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
  • orderedNon-Explosive Ordnance Training
    description
    President Clinton issued an order to limit training on Vieques to non-explosive ordnance 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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  • deliversVideo Remarks to the People of Puerto Rico
    description
    President Clinton officially presented his video remarks to communicate his administration's position on the Vieques issue.
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    PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ## VIDEO REMARKS TO THE ## PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO
  • addressesPuerto Rico
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    President Clinton's video remarks were specifically directed at the citizens of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to communicate directly with them.
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    My fellow citizens: last April, there was a tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques.
  • is Commander in Chief ofArmed Forces of the United States
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    President Clinton holds the constitutional role of Commander in Chief, responsible for the military readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces, which influences his stance on training.
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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.
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  • deliveredVideo Remarks (January 31, 2000)
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    President Clinton gave video remarks to the people of Puerto Rico.
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    PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON VIDEO REMARKS
  • is_Commander_in_Chief_ofArmed Forces of the United States
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    President Clinton holds the ultimate command authority over the U.S. military.
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    as Commander in Chief, I cannot send our servicemen and women into harm's way
  • orderedDefense Secretary Cohen
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    President Clinton instructed Defense Secretary Cohen to establish a panel to develop recommendations for Vieques.
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    I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a panel
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  • issuedVideo Remarks concerning Navy Training on Vieques
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    President Clinton delivered the official video remarks addressing the situation in 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_overTragic Accident on Vieques (1999)
    description
    President Clinton conveyed his deep sadness regarding the tragic accident and the loss of David Sanes.
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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
  • requested_action_fromDefense Secretary Cohen
    description
    President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to assemble a group of distinguished citizens to address the Vieques issue.
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    I asked Defense Secretary Cohen to convene a group
  • considersNational Security Needs
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    As Commander in Chief, President Clinton recognized the critical importance of national security in the context of military training.
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    meeting the national security needs of our nation
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  • deliveredVideo Remarks by President Clinton on Vieques (November 29, 1999)
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    President William Jefferson Clinton delivered the 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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