william jefferson clinton
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- date_of_remarks
- November 29, 1999
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- The 42nd President of the United States, who delivered video remarks concerning Navy training on Vieques.
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- Commander in Chief
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- President of the United States
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- 2001
- term_start
- 1993
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- 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
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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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- Page 13file
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- working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
- collaborated_withResident Commissioner Romero-Barcello
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- President Clinton collaborated with Resident Commissioner Romero-Barcello in seeking a solution for the Vieques training issue.
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- Page 13file
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- working closely with Governor Rosello and Resident Commission Romero-Barcello to find a solution
- orderedNon-Explosive Ordnance Training
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- 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
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- 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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- Page 11file
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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)
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- President Clinton conveyed his deep sadness regarding the tragic accident and the loss of David Sanes.
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- Page 15file
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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
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- President Clinton asked Defense Secretary Cohen to assemble a group of distinguished citizens to address the Vieques issue.
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- Page 15file
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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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- Page 15file
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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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- Page 19file
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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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