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Puerto Rico's Woman Governor Takes on U.S. Navy

Bush has so far supported the directive signed by President Clinton, and told the House Hispanic Caucus this month, "I think I am bound by the present agreement. ... I don"t know if I will have the flexibility to do anything about it." Calderon emphasizes that Puerto Ricans treasure their citizenship and are faithful to democratic principles, but she also says, "We are, above everything, Puerto Ricans first and foremost." Caryn Nesmith, a journalist based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has worked in the United States, Europe and Latin America. For more information, visit:History of U.S. Navy in Vieques, including news reports and studies:http://www.vieques-island.com/board/navy/ President Clinton"s directive on Vieques:http://www.vieques-island.com/clinton.html Information about the U.S. Navy"s Activities on the Island of Vieques:http://www.navyvieques.navy.mil/

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